Project Manager9-month initial contractBased in Essex (4 days pw onsite)Competitive rate (Outside IR35) Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility, to work full time, and travel within, the UK About the companyI am currently recruiting on behalf of an automotive OEM, based in Essex, who are looking for a Project Manager to join their team. Job DescriptionAs Project Manager, your main responsibilities will include:Procurement and Supplier CoordinationTrack and manage Engineers'' RFI, PIR, and RFQ for packaging, equipment, and material-handling solutions.Collate and communicate responses across engineering, procurement, and logistics teams.Project ExecutionManage project risks, issues, and changes.Monitor budget forecasts and project cash flow. Experience Required:5+ years'' experience in automotive OEM or Tier-1 environments.Strong knowledge of procurement processes.Excellent MS Office skills, especially advanced Excel and Power BI.Strong communication, organisation, and stakeholder-management ability.Strong project governance. Why work through Contechs?Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment. How to ApplyIf you''re interested in applying for this position, submit your application and one of our recruiters will be in touch.