Purchasing Manager
Wolverhampton, West Midlands
£60k + Extensive benefits package (Inc. 10.5% Pension Contributions I Bonus Scheme I Share Incentives I Life Insurance I Health Package)
Seymour John is delighted to be working with a manufacturing client to add a Purchasing Manager to their team. This company is all about growth, with the security of being part of a FTSE 100 group of companies, alongside the agility and autonomous nature of leading innovation in their industry. A pivotable role within the organisation, working closely with senior management and production teams.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
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Manage spend on materials across multiple manufacturing sites taking a sustainable supplier centric approach.
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Negotiate stock holding agreements or other methods to enable smooth materials flow.
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Ownership of the supply base across UK, Europe, Asia, US and other viable locations which may be identified through a strategic sourcing approach.
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Careful planning to minimise Fortress inventory whilst ensuring that sales order OTIF can operate at minimum 98%
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Ownership of stock availability to enable effective management of stock levels to ensure optimization of ‘right parts, right place, right quantity, right time.
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Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain to maximise customer order delivery success.
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Ensuring timely Purchase Order placement for both system driven manufacturing materials and requisitioned parts
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Implement process improvements in conjunction with cross-functional project teams.
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Supplier development to support achievement of KPIs.
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Manage vendor performance including involvement with supplier audits.
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Identify potential new suppliers and negotiate best terms from all suppliers.
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Interaction with stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally.
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Involvement with NPD, NPI and engineering change activity and effective co-ordination of suppliers and stock requirements
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Work effectively to support strategic customers
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Provide support for general procurement, supply chain and operational requirements.
Key Skills & Qualifications
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Previous experience of managing a small team in a manufacturing procurement or supply chain role.
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MCIPS or working towards (Preferred)
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Ability to work strategically, tactically and operationally.
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Proven negotiation skills, contract management and the ability to forge relationships across all levels of the business
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Clean UK driving licence required
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A strong culture fit – with a bias for action, accountability and teamwork.
Schedule
Monday to Friday on site