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Senior Procurement Manager - NPD & Projects, High Wycombe
Location: High Wycombe, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 3
Posted: 04.06.2025
Expiry Date: 19.07.2025
Job Description:
We take care of the world’s motion. We provide AC, DC, and Servo drive solutions for everything from heavy industry to theatre production, end-to-end production lines, and everything in between.
Our precision-engineered drives are designed to optimise performance and productivity, creating essential motion for a more efficient future. As part of Nidec, the world’s largest electric motor company, we make the world spin smarter and faster.
As a global business, operating for over 50 years, we have grown into a thriving business, now operating in over 30 countries. We pride ourselves on our people and we look for those who are continuously striving for excellence with the ambition to achieve success.
Role Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join Nidec Drives as a Senior Procurement Manager – NPD & Projects.
As part of the global Nidec Procurement team, you will be responsible for the efficient delivery of procurement projects and new product introduction (NPD) programs. This includes project managing key programs, working across the business, and delivering procurement requirements through effective project management, communication, and reporting.
You and your team will lead projects from initiation to delivery, demonstrating performance in commercial and project timelines in bi-weekly reviews with the Procurement Director.
You will play a major role in aligning and shaping the procurement function, ensuring sourcing decisions support overall strategic goals, and contributing to the vision and strategy of the senior leadership team.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Aligning strategies with Global Procurement Category Managers.
* Ensuring cross-functional requirements are integrated into project progress.
* Collaborating globally across regions and functions for performance optimization.
* Leading project management meetings and reviews.
Tactical Execution:
* Developing and managing procurement NPD and project plans.
* Leading reviews and supporting NPD plans to meet tight deadlines.
* Ensuring regional implementation aligns with targets and performance metrics.
Team Structure and People Management:
* Providing leadership and direction to the procurement NPD team.
* Advocating for procurement NPD and project approaches.
* Monitoring performance and communicating across the organization.
Relationship Management:
* Building strong relationships with stakeholders.
* Collaborating with procurement, R&D, operations, and finance teams.
Travel Requirements:
* Travel to various Nidec locations and suppliers, potentially internationally.
Qualifications & Experience:
* CIPS, Business Degree, or Project Management qualification.
* Experience in projects or procurement, preferably in manufacturing.
* Knowledge of electronics and mechanical parts (preferred).
* Project management experience in a cost-effective environment.
* Structured and proactive mindset.
We support your growth and offer opportunities for development, diverse career paths, and a culture of inclusion.
Nidec Drives offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salaries based on experience and market rates.
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