Project Coordinator - Procurement

We are looking for a talented Project Coordinator - Procurement to join our team in Purchasing for Cummins Cwmbran, Gwent, United Kingdom.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: 

• Coordinate purchasing activities for DMO and New Product programs through the Cummins gate process, ensuring key milestones, deliverables, budgets, and timelines are achieved.

• Support Project Managers and project teams with the planning, coordination, and execution of well-defined procurement project activities.

• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, action trackers, and key deliverables to support successful project execution.

• Monitor project progress, measures, budgets, and timelines, communicating status, issues, and potential delays to the Project Manager and relevant stakeholders.

• Identify, track, and coordinate the resolution of project and procurement issues by working collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

• Assist with budget planning, cost tracking, research, and analysis to support procurement decisions and ensure projects remain within approved financial targets.

• Support project risk management by applying quality tools to identify potential risks, tracking mitigation actions, and escalating concerns when appropriate.

• Maintain accurate project documentation, databases, meeting notes, and records while capturing and sharing project learnings and best practices to improve future DMO and New Product programs.

Education/ Experience:

• College, university, or equivalent degree required.
• Minimal level of relevant work experience required.

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Experience in program management, with the ability to coordinate project scope, schedules, resources, risks, and deliverables to meet agreed business objectives.
• Strong supplier relationship and internal stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively, manage expectations, resolve conflicts, and build collaborative relationships across functions.
• Good knowledge of automotive products and manufacturing processes, with the ability to apply technical and operational understanding to procurement and project activities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage complex information, identify risks and issues, and develop practical solutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project, with the ability to maintain project data, track budgets and schedules, and support effective project planning and reporting.
• Strong planning, organizational, and resourcefulness skills, with the ability to prioritize activities, manage project deliverables, secure required resources, and drive projects to completion within agreed scope, budget, and timeline.