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EXCLUSIVE TO CHROMA: Chroma are proud to be partnered with a highly reputable engineering and manufacturing business as they embark on this exciting growth journey. As part of this, we’re looking for a new VAVE Purchasing Manager to spearhead their procurement area for this new site.
The role of VAVE Purchasing Manager is a key strategic role and will help spearhead this new site and their middle layer leadership team. This role is part of a flat structure, so you’ll report directly into the Technical Director.

As the VAVE Purchasing Manager, you’ll be creating a new department working in collaboration with other heads. You’ll be responsible for all procurement activities across the site ensuring all parts and components are available for product assembly.

You’ll be responsible for looking at strategic costs, supplier management, risk management and process improvement across the department. You’ll be required to analyse key data and suggest improvements to ensure projects are on track.

This VAVE Purchasing Manager will also be responsible for hiring as you’ll be given a Purchasing Associate from the start to support your team.

VAVE Purchasing Manager requirements:

Degree qualified or higher in Supply Chain, Procurement or Logistics
Strong purchasing and procurement experience in the Automotive sector
VA/VE
Knowledge of MRP/ERP Systems
Contract negotiation
Certifications – CPM, CPSM, CSCP, Lean Six Sigma (not essential but preferred)Perks & benefits of this VAVE Purchasing Manager position:

30 Days holidays + 8 banks
Vitality health care
Death in Service benefit (4 x salary)
Employee assistance program
EV car scheme
6% pension increasing up to 10%
5 Hour Working Week
Flexible & Hybrid working 
If you have the required skills for this VAVE Purchasing Manager position or would like to learn more then please get in touch ASAP with an up-to-date copy of your CV. You can also call Will Mieras on (phone number removed) for a confidential chat.
 
If this role isn’t of interest, but you know of someone who could be, Chroma Recruitment operates a referral scheme.

Chroma Recruitment is acting as an employment business with regards to this position