Tactical Procurement Manager

Tactical Procurement Manager Wolverhampton – Hybrid

The Tactical Procurement Manager is a key role within our Procurement function, accountable for the delivery and SQD performance of key suppliers within the Engineered Items and Electronics Commodity for Actuation Systems in Wolverhampton. The role involves coordinating a team of buyers to drive supplier delivery performance, improving delivery metrics, and engaging stakeholders to resolve complex supplier-related issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Accountable for the delivery performance of suppliers in the Engineered Items and Electronics Commodity for Safran Actuation Wolverhampton
• Coordinate a team of buyers to ensure parts are delivered on time to the required quality standards
• Drive suppliers to improve delivery performance
• Influence and engage key stakeholders to resolve complex supplier-related delivery issues and improvement opportunities
• Collaborate with and drive suppliers to expedite key deliveries and mitigate delivery commitment slips
• Collaborate with Commodity Leads, Account Managers and Actuation Commodity Managers teams to support the overall product family strategy and the required steps to achieve it
• Work closely with the Tactical Focals to coordinate and prioritise issues to align with the site’s financial and delivery responsibilities
• Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers
• Regularly report key KPIs on suppliers and plan to close out gaps
• Regularly report and present to senior internal stakeholders on key tactical issues

Qualifications and Skills

• Driven and pro‑active, with a strong desire to develop solutions to complex issues
• Accountability and ownership of delivery issues with a desire to maintain current commitments
• Strong organisational skills and agility, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience of leading teams desirable
• Strong communicator, with relevant stakeholders at all levels, to drive issue resolution and influence key decision‑making
• Problem‑solving skills
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to utilise data to analyse trends and manage suppliers proactively

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus and pay review
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Comprehensive health cash plan
• Flexible working options
• Pension (10% employer contribution) and life assurance
• Early finish on Fridays
• Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
• Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
• Family‑friendly and accessible workplace policies

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