Reporting to Head of Supply Chain, this role's purpose includes responsibility for the control of assigned purchased items. Key duties include:

* Achieve materials budget for all assigned purchased items ensuring delivery of PPV (Purchase Price Variance) to budget or better.

* Responsible for maintaining optimum inventory levels for assigned purchased items in line with budget; measured as a monthly average.

* Required to support (NPI) new product introduction plans by managing new tooling requirements and delivering assigned purchased items on time, to cost (to capex or better).

* In conjunction with Head of Supply Chain and supporting team develop and implement supply strategies to meet the strategic plan.

* Maintain effective communication and collaboration to ensure all suppliers selected are developed to meet the requirements of Operations, Quality and Commercial functions.

* Ensure the accurate maintenance of item data for assigned purchased parts is achieved to enable to precise Monthly Information reporting.

* Develop and maintain a detailed knowledge of economic and market trends to ensure informed commercial decisions are made