Job Description

MANAGER:

PROCUREMENT & MATERIALS

JOB PURPOSE:

To lead and develop the purchasing, materials and planning team, to provide a full procurement facility in a timely manner.

Reporting to Director: Operations

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Purchasing

Daily management of the purchasing team to achieve targets Purchase order approval, in accordance with company procedures. Management and implementation of Call off Orders, Pricing agreements and contracts. Achieve delivery requirements in accordance with defined production
schedule.

Supplier purchase analysis and development of key supplier partnerships. Manufacturing and Engineering inter department liaison Setting and implementing company standards/procedures for the purchasing department.
Cost Reduction

Strong analytical and negotiation skills. Management of supplier price negotiation. Analyze and implement cost down projects to eliminate unnecessary expense.
Materials

Daily management of the Materials team (warehouse), to achieve smooth flow
inventory, with minimal 'in stock' requirement.

Management and implementation of materials stock analysis and stock value control. Responsible for company stock takes in both UK and US and reporting of values to senior management. Planning of the materials team in order to service the requirements of intercompany departments. Setting and implementing company standards/procedures for the materials department.
Manufacturing Support

Planning of the materials team in order to service the requirements of intercompany departments. Proactive attitude towards providing support and service to manufacturing.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

Motivational leadership to encourage and achieve the best from the team. Self disciplined approach to achieving objectives. Commercial awareness to achieve purchasing objectives. Disciplined and accurate approach to materials control.
QUALIFICATIONS:

Degree qualified, demonstrated experience, preferred within OEM environment. Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
KEY ATTRIBUTES:

Strong written communication skills. Flexible manner to adopt new challenges and input from peers and colleagues. Self-driven for progressive and continued learning and development. Keen to accept responsibility and accountability.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 58,000.00-65,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person