Senior Project Supplier Manager

Join Our Team as a Project / Supplier Manager!

Location: Newcastle

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (6 Months) (Outside IR35)

Working Pattern: Full Time

Are you a motivated and resilient professional with a passion for project management and supplier engagement? Our client, a leading organization in the manufacturing industry, is on the lookout for a dynamic Project / Supplier Manager to join their team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is a full-time opportunity that promises to be both challenging and rewarding!

What You'll Do:
As a Project / Supplier Manager, you will take charge of critical fabrication and machining work packages. Your role will be hands-on, requiring a blend of strong project management skills and effective supplier communication. You will act as a pivotal link between internal stakeholders and external suppliers, ensuring all commitments are met and performance is consistently driven to meet project goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and maintain robust project plans, implementing expediting strategies and recovery plans as necessary.
• Actively expedite supplier activities, challenging assumptions and driving actions to maintain on-time delivery.
• Manage supplier performance, including the escalation and resolution of any blockers.
• Communicate clearly and confidently with suppliers and internal stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactively identify risks and opportunities, taking decisive action to resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate reporting on progress, delays, and mitigation actions.

What We're Looking For:
Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven project management capability, with a track record of managing delivery against tight timescales.
• Demonstrable experience in expediting, planning, and schedule recovery.
• A solid understanding of fabrication and machining processes, including machining, welding, assemblies, and tolerances.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and command respect.
• A tenacious, resilient mindset with the confidence to push for results.
• Ability to operate calmly and decisively under pressure.

Personal Attributes:

• Commanding presence with the confidence to lead difficult conversations.
• Highly organized, disciplined, and delivery-focused with a strong emphasis on quality.
• Pragmatic problem solver with strong commercial awareness.
• Comfortable working autonomously while effectively collaborating with wider teams.

Desirable:

• Background in manufacturing, engineering, or industrial supply chains.
• Knowledge of quality, inspection, or production control environments.

Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment. You will work alongside a talented team, driving critical projects that are essential to the organization's success. If you thrive on challenges and possess the tenacity to deliver results, we want to hear from you!

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.