The successful candidate will be responsible for the mentoring and supervision of members of the Purchasing team ensuring that their targets and projects are delivered on time and to the business needs. The role will provide a single point of accountability for sourcing performance in relation to a commodity / sub-commodity area nominated to the role. A high degree of product focus, with an ability to drive through engineering based savings as well as the effective building of strategic relationships in order to ensure that suppliers remain competitive and drive cost down through continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and be CIPS qualified, have a minimum of 5 years in a purchasing/procurement role within a manufacturing environment and with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop & implement commodity based sourcing strategies
Work with Logistics, Quality, Design, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Sales and Marketing in order to ensure conformance to the purchasing strategies developed
Lead supplier negotiations in order to yield significant cost savings
Develop relationships with key suppliers in order to fully understand cost drivers and take a total acquisition approach to costs savings
Meet departmental targets to Budget Forecast
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Degree or equivalent
Demonstrated experience of operating at all levels of an organisation
A solid technical basis
5 or more years’ experience in a purchasing or procurement role within a manufacturing environment with 3 years or more in a supervisory role
