Senior C&P Specialist

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An opportunity has arisen for a Senior C&P Specialist to join the Contracts & Procurement department.

About the role

To lead project-specific sourcing for Motorsport and Advanced Engineering programmes, with a focus on automotive PCBA supply and delivery. The successful candidate will bring experience in project procurement and supplier management, strong commercial negotiation and contract management skills, and the ability to assess and manage supply, cost, quality and delivery risks. They will work closely with programme, engineering, quality and supplier teams to secure reliable supply, agree competitive terms and support programme requirements.

What you will do

C&P Planning & Execution

• To manage project-specific C&P schedules, commitments, risks and registers in line with programme milestones, budget and delivery requirements.
• To ensure compliance with and roll out of approved sourcing strategies at the Programme and Contract level.

Contract Management

• Plan and execute sourcing, purchase orders and contractual actions for the assigned project, ensuring alignment with engineering requirements, approved budgets and programme milestones.
• Identify, assess and onboard suppliers, including PCBA manufacturers and material suppliers, considering capability, capacity, quality, financial resilience and delivery performance.
• Prepare supplier performance data and work with the supplier quality assurance team to ensure effective supplier development plans are in place and executed.
• Foster strategic supplier relationships to ensure continuous supply, innovation and cost optimization.
• Lead commercial negotiations covering price, lead times, capacity, allocation, payment, warranty, liability, change control and other contractual terms. Develop negotiation plans and document outcomes.
• Conduct or assist in routine supplier audits and develop improvement plans with suppliers, as required.
• Interface with engineering teams to ensure strategy is implemented and maintained
• Support Reporting of contracts & procurement status at programme reviews and gateways to senior management.
• Develop supplier performance measures in conjunction with supplier quality assurance and logistics.
• Assess and manage project risks across PCBA and automotive supply chains, including component availability, obsolescence, long lead items, capacity constraints, quality, logistics and engineering changes. Escalate risks and agree mitigations with stakeholders.
• Preparation or collaborate on Contract Award Recommendations and onboarding suppliers to ensure efficient award.
• Ensure C&P activities are in accordance with established Contracts and Procurement policies and procedures and continually focus on improving process and procedure, where possible.  
• Contract administration to support execution, including Purchase Order placement and expediting.
• Responsible for resolving any invoices queries arising from Contracts & PO’s

Cost Initiatives

• Identify and activity promote cost reductions associated with the delivery of programmes to meet financial goals and report versus target.
• Support for Business Development with estimates and costings for new programme proposals, where feasible.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Relationships

• Build and develop interdepartmental relationships within Fortescue to provide overall business improvement
• Promote effective communication and coordination between the C&P team and different departments, team members and stakeholders to ensure effective alignment on programme goals and timelines.

Management Reporting

• Management Reporting on Programme/Category performance to ensure that the C&P activities are happening on a proactive basis assisting with delivering programmes in tight time frames.
• Reporting on key KPIs – such as BOM cost status, contract spend to date for the Contracts / PO’s listed in the CSR/PSR, should cost analysis to ensure the company is meeting its financial goals.

Systems & Processes

• Maintain and update C&P records and generate reports on C&P activity to meet organisation compliance and provide access to C&P information.

About you

• Substantial C&P or commodity management experience in automotive, motorsport or a comparable engineering environment, including delivery of complex, time-critical projects.
• Demonstrable understanding of the PCBA commodity and supply chain supported by market intelligence
• Proven ability to learn and adopt new ways of working
• Demonstrated experience managing supplier relationships and delivery performance for automotive electronic components, including PCBA supply.
• Strong knowledge of contract and procurement principles, contract law, commercial risk and negotiation techniques.
• Strong pre- and post-contract experience, including drafting and negotiating commercial terms, managing contract changes, claims, delivery commitments and supplier performance.
• Technical and / or commercial education to a minimum of degree level, membership of CIPS would be advantageous.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment across multiple packages, and drive the work to ensure successful outcomes
• Travel to international locations required.
• Ability to bring a flexible, problem-solving mindset, challenging traditional thinking and be prepared to work outside of comfort zone.
• Strong data driven and visual reporting skills, ensuring quantified status and risk is communicated.
• Team player with the ability to work independently and under minimal supervision.
• High level experience and knowledge in the use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Excellent prioritising, organisation, interpersonal, communication and analytical skills

What is in it for you?

Our UK benefits include:

• Bonus scheme
• Aviva Pension
• Group Life Assurance
• Group Income Protection
• Electric Car Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 26 days holiday plus public holidays and the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days per year
• Childcare Benefits
• Free on-site gym access and discounted national memberships

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub. 

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.