Job Description

Polypipe Building Products

are focused on delivering solutions to the residential sector. Polypipe Building Products works with national and local developers, plumbing and heating engineers, general builders and groundworkers to deliver above and below ground drainage systems, rainwater solutions as well as hot and cold plastic plumbing products.

Role Overview:

Oversee the locations procurement activities both direct and indirect. Take responsibility for finding, evaluating and managing incumbent suppliers, their products and services. Ensure all procurement activities are aligned to the group procurement processes and policies.

To ensure efficient production operations. Managing production plans that meet customer demands, while ensuring a balance of inventory levels against the production plan. Ensure all operations are measured against KPI.

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement:

Own the procurement process for a defined list of local suppliers, including taking the lead on negotiations, new supplier sourcing and onboarding Develop the team to create and implement procurement strategies Identification and delivery of annual savings targets Meet cash conversion targets of improved supplier payment terms De-risk supply chain and ensure supply continuity through the rollout of supplier Framework Agreement contracts Work closely with group procurement for policy, process and to support centrally sourced products/services Produce statistical reports and analysis on spend, cost saving, cash conversion, contractual progress and KPI performance detail Ensure MRP is fully utilised, purchase orders are raised (direct and indirect), exception messages are managed, delivery dates updated, and order book is in real time Manage supplier performance, ensuring quality, cost and delivery against KPI's. Lead the P2P Process

Planning:

Collaborate with Product Managers, Sales, and Finance to build reliable demand forecasts Lead the S&OP process, ensuring supply capabilities are balanced with market requirements. Lead the planning team to develop and manage translating demand into detailed production plans across multiple production lines, ensuring optimal resource utilisation and output efficiency. Direct the team to monitor daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules, adjusting for demand shifts, resource constraints, and line capacity Collaborate with Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Quality to minimise downtime and proactively resolve bottlenecks Lead the functional management of the ERP/MRP System, ensuring all activities are run though the systems, not offline. Monitor and ensure availability of raw materials and components, whilst maintaining an economic stock position Measure Inventory and track performance via turnover, DSI and other KPI measures Ensure planning processes and procedures are fully documented and followed

Additional Duties:

To provide development and training plan for all departmental staff Set annual objectives for the team aligned to the company strategy and objectives Key internal/external stakeholders - Group Procurement Director, Head Of Procurement, Operations Director, SMT, R&D, CI, Warehouse Manager, Production Manager, Quality, Finance, Suppliers

Capabilities required

Proven previous experience in a Procurement, Planning or Operational leadership role Be a strong negotiator who will lead commercial and contractual negotiations with suppliers on behalf of the business. Track record of achieving cost saving, inventory and OTD targets Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the production planning process to improve efficiency Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or equivalent qualification Manufacturing & engineering technical knowledge a must Strategic thinker with strong drive to succeed Computer literate - knowledge of Excel and Word essential, Previous IFS use an advantage Good communication skills, confident to present to SMT and above. Highly motivated with ability to work under own initiative, making decisions to benefit the company

Working Hours & Benefits:

Monday - Friday 25 days holiday entitlement Save as you earn Sharesave Scheme Cycle to work scheme Contributory pension scheme - matched up to 8% Life assurance (linked to pension scheme membership) Free flu vouchers Various health & wellbeing initiatives including complimentary occupational health on-site physiotherapy and counselling services Staff discount on all Genuit Group products Free on-site parking
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person