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SalaryFunction: Purchasing
Contract: Full time – Permanent
Contract: Full time – Permanent
Location: Pyms Lane, Crewe, CW1 3PL with flexible hybrid working
Bentley Motors is combining a world of luxury and progressive technology to embrace an electrified future. Join us as we embark on the most transformative phase in Bentley’s history.
Purpose of the Role
Join the Purchasing Projects Team as a Project Specialist where you'll provide senior management with business intelligence information to support decision making, and play a pivotal role in driving key project objectives forward through cross-functional collaboration across a variety of teams to include New Vehicle Projects, Research and Development (R&D), Quality and Manufacturing. Reporting into the Purchase Functional Platform Leader your main responsibilities include;
Join the Purchasing Projects Team as a Project Specialist where you'll provide senior management with business intelligence information to support decision making, and play a pivotal role in driving key project objectives forward through cross-functional collaboration across a variety of teams to include New Vehicle Projects, Research and Development (R&D), Quality and Manufacturing. Reporting into the Purchase Functional Platform Leader your main responsibilities include;
- Providing and presenting pertinent Project, Cost, Launch and Sourcing information for management decision making
- Planning and monitoring of functional activities to support delivery of project deliverables and timelines
- Identification and analysis of problems and provide recommendations for potential solutions to support achievement of project deliverables
- Developing wide scope of network across all business functions to enable influencing of work
- Creating strong relationships with internal business stakeholders and Group
About the Team
The Purchasing Project Teams ensure a timely delivery at each PEP (Product Emergence Process) milestone for all new projects. They establish a cross brand purchasing strategy to support the VW Group strategy at Bentley. They also plan the tooling investment budget, obtain authorization and maintain budgetary control over the investments. In addition, a critical part of the team is Forward Sourcing planning for new projects as part of Purchase Projects, working closely with Brand partners Audi, Porsche and Lamborghini.
The Purchasing Project Teams ensure a timely delivery at each PEP (Product Emergence Process) milestone for all new projects. They establish a cross brand purchasing strategy to support the VW Group strategy at Bentley. They also plan the tooling investment budget, obtain authorization and maintain budgetary control over the investments. In addition, a critical part of the team is Forward Sourcing planning for new projects as part of Purchase Projects, working closely with Brand partners Audi, Porsche and Lamborghini.
About you – Skills and Experience
- Demonstrable experience of project management delivery principles and planning approaches
- Experience working cross functionally to gather information and create plans to achieve deliverables
- An ability to monitor and influence others to ensure program delivery, providing examples of achieving project milestones within the given time frames
- Analytical, including data analysis, and problem solving skills
- Microsoft Office competency using Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and Word
- Experience working in a dynamic, fast paced environment with an ability to adapt to change quickly
- Experience presenting complex subjects to a diverse audience
- Experience prioritising tasks and escalating as required, in a timely manner
What Bentley Offers
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid working options
- 35 days annual leave inclusive of UK bank holidays
- Progression pathways and programmes, mentoring, and study support opportunities available
- Optional car lease scheme with discounted access to brand new VW Group cars (VW, Seat, Skoda, Audi) up to every six months
- Health and life assurance benefits providing up to five times annual salary
- Annual salary reviews and competitive bonus scheme
- Contributory pension scheme – you put in 6% we put in 10%
- Access to a wide range of resources to support your health and well-being including an online GP, the choice to join BUPA health plans, a mental health counsellor, and onsite physio
- Paid volunteering days dedicated to community giving
The Bentley Campus
Our campus is going through an exciting transformation offering unrivalled facilities including green spaces, free parking, an onsite restaurant, coffee shops and Legends gym.
Our campus is going through an exciting transformation offering unrivalled facilities including green spaces, free parking, an onsite restaurant, coffee shops and Legends gym.
#BelongingAtBentley
Motivated to be the most diverse, inclusive luxury car company, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered.
Motivated to be the most diverse, inclusive luxury car company, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered.
We firmly believe in equal opportunities for all, helping all colleagues thrive as their authentic selves and reach their highest potential. We believe that everyone, regardless of their background or beliefs, belongs at Bentley. Everyone is entitled to respect and dignity and we positively celebrate the differences between people.
Beyond100
Announced in 2020, Bentley’s ground-breaking Beyond100 strategy targets sustainable luxury mobility leadership, reinventing every aspect of the business. Building on over two decades of forward-thinking, join us as Bentley moves towards a sustainable future.
Announced in 2020, Bentley’s ground-breaking Beyond100 strategy targets sustainable luxury mobility leadership, reinventing every aspect of the business. Building on over two decades of forward-thinking, join us as Bentley moves towards a sustainable future.
Closing date: 09 April 2024
