Regional Project Leader, 35k plus

We are seeking to recruit a Regional Project Leader to join a global manufacturer at their greater Belfast facility. The jobholder will be responsible for project managing all major orders from quote/order stage through to shipment & overseeing all the bid quoting and ordering systems for a designated region.

Duties will include;

Will ensure bids are established, agreed and adhered to, deadlines are met, quality is maintained and orders are maximised via customer focus to ensure enhanced profitability

Additionally the jobholder will work closely with the Internal Sales Manager, Regional Sales Managers, Commercial Controller & other Managers to develop the overall opportunities in the designated region in terms of building on current customer relations and seeking out new market opportunities

Develop and co-ordinate the deployment of the Internal Regional Project Team, to achieve maximum customer service.

In conjunction with the Regional Sales Manager/s (RSM) source potential new market opportunities & pursue potential new contracts/customers to ensure business growth.

Actively review, on a regular basis, by the use of appropriate web sites all relevant information relating to Project status within designated region. This will include contacting RSM’s to follow up on any additional potential business activity

Develop strategies for achievement of current and future plans, ensuring, in conjunction with the Project Sales Manager and Commercial Controller that business is conducted at acceptable margins and on acceptable terms. This includes Bid/No Bid decision making.

Review and interpret Customer enquiry specifications. Using the Configurator prepare formal bid quotations and assist with Customer Order Entry, when required, in a timely and accurate manner.

Raise necessary documentation, liaise with and receive from Supply Chain & Production Departments as necessary relevant costs and lead time information in preparation of the quotation e.g. material costs & sub contract costs.

Investigate, record and report on, at bid stage, the failure reasons for all unsuccessful bids and action any lessons learned for future reference.

Take full responsibility for the Life Cycle Management of assigned regional projects and orders including spares, from quote/order through to shipment.

In conjunction with Project Sales Manager prepare and lead initial Kick Off project meetings at earliest opportunity with Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality & Production Departments and others if required to ensure all aspects of the contract order are covered. To include coordination of order acceptance/acknowledgement, order placement of materials etc.

Applicants will possess a relevant 3rd level qualification and at least 2 years relevant practical experience, additionally you will be able to demonstrate;

Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems

Experience in a customer relationship role

It is desirable that you can demonstrate one or more of the following;

Planning experience

Experience of working in a medium engineering environment to ISO9000

People Management experience.

Experience gained in working in a Lean Manufacturing environment