The Purchasing Manager is responsible for coordinating the purchasing activity, purchasing resources and purchasing budget for all materials & subcontracted supply chain activities which support operations. By executing the key responsibilities effectively, the Purchasing Manager will contribute significantly to the success of the companys' commercial & organisational goals.
Position in the Organisation
The Purchasing Manager will report to the Head of Procurement. This position will collaborate closely with colleagues, department managers, and senior managers to ensure business objectives and plans are achieved.
Key Responsibilities:
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Responsible for sourcing and approving new suppliers according to Company requirements and Quality Assurance standards, including supplier assessment criteria, financial health checks, relevant ISO quality standards etc.
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Ensure strategies and preferred partners are communicated effectively to Engineering leads so that only appropriate suppliers are engaged early on in projects
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Work with Engineering leads and Cost Estimation to agree cost targets and delivery of these targets through the project process
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Responsible for compiling and delivering the annual budgets, for your area of responsibility
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Focus on Cost Management and improved levels of transparency (Quotation Analysis Forms) to leverage costs
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Set objectives for QDCR (quality, delivery, cost, risk) performance reviews. Prioritise suppliers for performance reviews. Ensure business resource is available to support
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Ensure that there is sufficient installed capacity within the supply chain to achieve the 5-yr plan volumes
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Manage escalations from Supply Chain, including root cause analysis and ensuring continuity of supply
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Manage and develop direct reports, through conducting appraisals and performance reviews, internal/external development, leadership and support and KPI’s
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Manage own & team resource and set priorities to deliver business objectives
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Utilise Supplier Dashboard data & information to make recommendations in relation to supplier selection and improvement, ensuring that the Dashboard is completed and maintained
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Ensure that Purchasing & Supply Chain Policies and Procedures are strictly adhered to
Requirements for the position:
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Purchasing in a Manufacturing environment
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Excellent commercial acumen
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CIPS qualified / Part-qualified & willing to study
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Engineering or Design understanding
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
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Excellent organisational skills are crucial for managing multiple tasks, maintaining accurate records, and prioritising workload efficiently.
Proficiency in computer skills and familiarity with Google Suite would be an advantage