PE Global is recruiting a Project Manager (Procurement) for our industrial manufacturing client based in Peterborough. The role is an initial 12 month contract. The rate range is £25.09 to £33.71 p/h. Hybrid Work Pattern - 3 days in the office, 2 days remote. Responsibilities of the role: Lead projects associated with lean processes, global market understanding, tools, and systems. Design and develop solutions, collaborate with senior stakeholders and business users to collect VOB/VOC, business requirements, and prepare implementation plans for successful deployment. Contribute to strategic initiatives such as the development of standardized best practices, offerings, services and development of associated tools&training. Serves as the lead technical representative for a respective discipline, and will work directly with a wide range of procurement / enterprise representatives, including presenting recommendations to senior leaders Requirements: Candidate will need a strong project management background, an engineering background would be useful however project management and interpersonal skills are the main focus. Knowledge of business process improvement best practices and ability to use methods for identifying, evaluating, introducing and implementing more efficient approaches to performing business related activities. Knowledge of techniques and processes for inspecting, cleansing, transforming, and modelling data; ability to discover useful information, draw logical conclusions, and support decision-making. Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviours. Knowledge of successful negotiation concepts and techniques; ability to negotiate successfully across the organization and with external vendors and clients in a constructive and collaborative manner. Please note PE Global cannot assist with any sponsorship. Candidates will need a full visa to work within the UK with no restrictions for at least the next 12 months.