Technical Team Member on teams comprising representatives from Purchasing, Supplier Quality and Business Units responsible for margin improvement engineering projects.
Demonstrates Technical skills in Commodity Management.
Responsible for supporting objectives of the Team in terms of Quality, Cost and Service.
Supports Continuous Improvement of Quality & Quality Systems, Service Capability and Total Cost of Ownership throughout the Supply Chain.
Promotes the Quality System within the Supply Base.
Works with Procurement, Supplier Quality Engineering, Receiving Inspection & Business Units to ensure that components meet established requirements.
Ensures that adequate Corrective Actions are identified, implemented and controlled by Suppliers
Provides guidance to other functional areas in applying Supplier Management system requirements
Contributes to the development, maintenance and improvement of Supplier Management Policies and Procedures.
Communicates effectively with all Internal & External Stakeholders.
Develops new Supply sources with Procurement Team
Identifies, Supports and Leads Material Value Improvement Projects (VIP’s) throughout the Supply Chain.
Transferring and implementing processes either from development or from another manufacturing facility.
Project planning, in detail, in support of major project, product/process transfer etc.
Development and implementation of appropriate supporting documentation, which complies with GMP in conjunction with the other team members.
Lead resolution of problems that impede project progress.
Identify and escalate unresolved obstacles to the success of the project.
Education & Experience
Level 8 qualification in a relevant Engineering or Science discipline.
Between 2- and 5-years’ experience in a Supplier Engineering or Engineering Project Management Role
Project management experience essential
Understanding of financial processes desirable
Supply Chain Project Management Experience
Strong communicator with excellent problem-solving skills.
Teamwork & collaboration is a key competency for this role.
Ideally experience of working in a regulated environment.