Technical Assistant to Purchase Director

About the Role We are seeking a Technical Assistant to the Purchase Director to join us on a permanent basis at our Crewe campus- the worlds first carbon neutral Automotive site! Working directly for the Purchase Director for the Procurement department, this is a fantastic opportunity to play a key supporting role in progressing our Beyond 100 strategy. You will have the opportunity to expand your network and broaden your wider business knowledge through collaboration with Group partners and the Purchasing First Line. Key responsibilities include:

• Managing, supporting and prioritising the flow of information between the Purchasing Director and the functional first line.
• Facilitating the development of the Procurement strategy.
• Analysing data and creating presentations on behalf of the Purchasing Director, ensuring quality, consistency and alignment to functional, Bentley and Group strategies.
• Building and maintaining cross functional and Group contacts.
• Lead and deliver key strategy projects for the functional area and ensure a consistent flow of communication throughout the department.
• Managing key senior management actions and annual functional deliverables owned by the Purchasing Director, tracking and reporting progress.

About the Person Experience within a similar role with proven project and stakeholder management skills, outstanding organisational skills and a delivery focussed approach is essential. Procurement would be advantageous but candidates with a broad business background would also be of interest. The successful colleague will have / be:

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability and gravitas to engage and influence a broad range of stakeholders.
• Tenacious and resilient with a will do attitude and a continuous improvement mind-set who thrives on autonomy.
• Curious and analytical, with the ability to question and challenge the status quo, problem solve and make informed judgements swiftly.
• Problem solving skills, multitasking ability and the capability to extract key messages to support the department leadership team in decision making.
• The ability to demonstrate skills and experience of data manipulation and data analysis.
• Proactive and resourceful with a strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise and manage complexity.
• A person of high integrity with the ability to manage confidential information in a sensitive manner.
• Flexible to work to the needs of the Purchase Director.

About the Brand Bentley Motors has an extraordinary history and an exciting journey ahead in becoming the creators of the world’s most luxurious performance motor vehicles.

We are a global organisation operating in 59 countries with over 125,000 customers worldwide. Bentley is a unique place to work, with people who are all driven by the same ideal: being the most successful luxury car brand in the world.

About the Benefits In addition to a competitive salary, you will have access to the following benefits:

• A brand new car (VW, Audi, Seat, Skoda) every 6 months
• 35 days’ holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
• 10% pension contribution
• Flexible working hours with flexi time options
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme, based on your contribution and the performance of the company and trade union agreement.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Starbucks & Costa onsite.
• Free onsite parking.

If you’re seeking a challenging and rewarding career as part of an extraordinary business with ambitious plans for the future, then what are you waiting for? Apply now.
Closing date is 12th April or until 3 candidates have been shortlisted for assessment.