Supplier Project Manager - 12 Month FTC

ZipRecruiter; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Job description

Job Description

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Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Supplier Project Manager to oversee and expedite critical supplier performance for a leading OEM manufacturing company.

The role focuses on ensuring key suppliers meet delivery schedules, to the specified requirements and quality standards, and mitigate any risks that could impact production and revenue.

This position will require significant offsite UK (Stoke on Trent Region) 4 days per week at supplier locations, with the remaining time spent in-office for reporting, analysis, and cross-functional engagement.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent program management, supplier relationship, and problem-solving skills to drive supplier performance while working collaboratively with internal stakeholders across procurement, supplier quality, engineering, and commodity management teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Spend 4 days per week offsite at critical and key supplier locations with the Stoke on Trent area to oversee performance, identify risks, and expedite delivery.
• Validate that key suppliers have identified their internal capacity and labor requirements to support the programs being ordered.
• Monitor suppliers are performing contract review, schedules, lead times, and production progress to ensure alignment with company objectives.
• Proactively identify bottlenecks and work directly with suppliers to implement solutions.
• Develop and maintain supplier progress plans and escalation processes.
• Collaborate with procurement, supplier quality, engineering, and commodity management teams to resolve issues impacting timelines.
• Ensure key suppliers adhere to agreed deliverables, escalating non-performance when necessary.
• Spend 1 day per week in the office to update tracking files and progress dashboards.
• Generate weekly performance and progress reports for stakeholders, highlighting risks, issues, and recovery plans.
• Use data to identify trends and root causes of supplier delays or quality issues.
• Act as the main point of contact for supplier-related program updates.
• Engage internal teams proactively, ensuring support in mitigating supplier risks.
• Provide regular updates to senior management and project stakeholders.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in supplier management, program management, or expediting within a manufacturing or OEM environment.
• Strong understanding of supplier processes, production planning, and supply chain management.
• Ability to work effectively offsite with suppliers, building relationships and driving performance.
• Excellent data analysis and reporting skills, with proficiency in tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, and project management software.
• Strong stakeholder management, influencing, and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of procurement, supplier quality, and engineering processes in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to handle time-critical tasks and meet deadlines under pressure.