Job Description

Polypipe Building Services

leverages offsite fabrication to design and deliver solutions to mechanical and public health engineers, M&E contractors as well as local authorities. Polypipe Building Services houses well-known industry brand Terrain and has been delivering systems to commercial, high rise residential, healthcare, education and leisure projects for over 50 years.

Key Responsibilities:

To efficiently manage the day to day activities of the Purchasing and Planning department ensuring a culture of continuous improvement End to end management of suppliers, including taking the lead on purchasing negotiations and supplier sourcing and onboarding Identifying, owning and delivery of annual savings targets Improve cash conversion through negotiation of improved payment terms Derisk spend through the rollout of Framework Agreement contracts Work closely with group procurement colleagues on centrally sourced products/services Identifying new suppliers, agreeing terms and negotiating supply agreements where appropriate Manage supplier performance, ensuring quality, cost and delivery against KPI's Reviewing and enhancing ongoing processes and systems and developing new strategies where necessary Producing statistical reports and analysis on spending and cost saving Monitor and ensure day-to-day availability of raw materials, components and PFR products whilst maintaining an economic stock position Involvement with BES accreditation Manage the planning team to provide an effective production plan Motivate and develop personnel in order to maximise their potential and ensure that departmental and company goals are understood and met. Effectively communicate company and departmental information, ensuring all cascades are conducted in a professional and timely manner, with clear understanding from audience and feedback received acted on or passed on as appropriate. To provide a development and training plan for all departmental staff

Skills and Requirements:

Proven experience in a Buying/Supply Chain role Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or equivalent qualification Be a strong negotiator to lead commercial and contractual negotiations with potential & existing suppliers on behalf of the business. Good working knowledge of business ERP systems Knowledge of BES 6001 an advantage Manufacturing & engineering technical knowledge an advantage Ability to lead and focus a team in order to realise objectives Ability to monitor performance of individuals and processes and take appropriate action to maximise outputs Ability to analyse processes, find and implement improvements including the design and documentation of new systems as well as training of operatives in new working methods Good communication skills Highly motivated with ability to work under own initiative, making decisions to benefit the company Understanding of all manufacturing and logistics processes

Working Hours & Benefits:

Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Up to 8% matched pension Company Sick Pay Share save Scheme Life assurance Various health & wellbeing initiatives including complimentary occupational health on-site physiotherapy and counselling services Staff discount on all Genuit Group products
Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person