Procurement programmes controller

Morson Talent are currently recruiting for a Procurement Programmes Controller to work on the behalf of one of our reputable Aerospace clients based in Yeovil, Somerset. This role is initially a 6-month contract, with potential of extension. This unique opportunity is to join a small team in role supporting Procurement Programmes Specialists with coordination of the effect of the Yeovil site supply chain, upon the delivery of customer contracts. As member of a multifunctional Integrated Product Team (IPT) you will have exposure to a wide range of functions/ disciplines within the company to build a network, in order to deliver the contract. This is not a job for a completer/finisher; or for the faint hearted, but for someone who is not shy to speak up, question and get answers, whilst maintaining good relationships with stakeholders of all levels, as well as being a whizz at data manipulation and analysis. Key responsibilities Your team will be accountable to deliver promises made by the purchasing team with regards to budget, lead time and quality Reporting to the Procurement Programmes Manager (PPM) the Procurement Programmes Controller /Analyst shall be responsible for managing and coordinating data to enable the Procurement Programme Specialist (PPS) to launch and overall deliver the scope of work allocated to Procurement (P SC) function within the budget agreed and released to P SC for the allocated customer programme. Main responsibilities to include: Manage the creation and/or update of the Procurement level 3 plan in Excel using data from a variety of sources. Work collaboratively with P SC Bid Team to feedback changes in configuration, dramatic differences in PO values versus bid as well as keeping the PPS /PPM completely informed of these changes as well as impact to schedule. Work cross ndash;functionally as required to verify information and understand any required action to feed to the PPS. Work with the PPS to identify items at risk which could be on a cost basis, or schedule, including obsolescence. Support the PPS creating any charts or reports from the level 3 plan. Ensure the Level 3 supports the Customer programme IPT level 1 2 plans and work closely with Programmes Management Officers to ensure alignment. Who do we need? Someone who is confident, able to get the information required and able to challenge where appropriate, whilst maintaining good relations working within the business ndash; in other words, good interpersonal skills Someone who can cope independently, with some guidance, with a high workload in a pressured environment and be able to prioritise effectively. Someone who is keen and able, with support, to embrace new challenges and to learn new skills. Someone who is an experienced user of MS Office applications. Someone who is an effective and experienced user of MS Excel, who can use Pivots, VLookups and has some understanding of formulas is a lsquo;must have rsquo; and has the ability to confidently manipulate/analyse large data sets to create reports. Ideally but not essential some experience of SAP or similar MRP system. 37 hours per week 90% onsite working Please apply directly or contact Chloe Cox - for more info