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.

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.

Education/ Experience:

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