Competitive salary with an excellent bonus plan

We offer two bonuses (personal performance paid quarterly and company performance paid annually) with private healthcare and dental cover and a generous pension scheme.

For over three decades our purpose hasn’t changed: we are here to make a positive difference to the lives of all. Through the exceptional products, services, and value we offer, we are proud of how far we’ve come as a business, now we want to see you grow with us.

*This role is for a 12-month Fixed Term Contract*

Your purpose:

Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain Project Management Office, the individual will Project Manage cross-functional medium to large Supply Chain projects, ensuring operational and Customer Service Excellence is delivered in all areas. The projects will be in the UK or in other Specsavers markets; they can be supply chain strategic projects, requiring close cooperation with Supply Chain Directors (or teams) and other support functions, or they can be projects where the supply chain is a key enabler to a wider business objective, team or development.

Your role

• Shape, define and initiate projects to meet business needs in line with annual business plan objectives, and as directed by the Supply Chain Leadership.
• Ensure there are sound business cases against all projects undertaken, working closely with Finance and project stakeholders.
• Negotiate, agree and monitor project objectives, scope, deliverables, timescales and budgets throughout the lifecycle of the project
• Obtain approval for costs. Track and manage costs within the approved budget, flagging exceptions and justify and obtain further funds if required.
• Communicate and consult with business stakeholders. Meet or exceed stakeholder expectations.
• Ensure learnings are captured and used, before, during and after projects to enable continual improvement in Supply Chain-run projects

What you’ll bring

• Broad experience of managing business projects
• Strong organisational skills with an eye for detail
• A confident and clear communicator at all levels of the organisation
• Ability to simplify complex issues and bring a structured approach to planning
• Quickly builds strong working relationships and credibility among stakeholders

Happy to talk flexible working!

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