Head of Purchasing

5 days ago

Huddersfield, United Kingdom Bespoke Stairlifts Full time

As an international Stairlift manufacturer, we are experiencing a steep growth curve and are seeking to appoint an experienced Head of Purchasing. As an ambitious provider within our field, we offer market leading products, superior service and support a network of trade partners internationally.

In an adaptable and empowering culture designed to deliver results; this is a superb opportunity to join a growing company who will offer you the autonomy to take ownership of the role.

As this is a senior role, reporting into the Operations Director, you will manage a small team and will have full responsibility and autonomy for inventory control through the manufacturing cycle, optimising production levels and increasing profitability.

**Experience required/role responsibilities -**
- Forecast and mitigate risk within the supply chain.
- Plan and implement a procurement budget with a strong focus on cost reduction.
- Improve overall Supply Chain stability.
- Develop a transparent and accurate system showing materials availability and valuation.
- Develop new and existing relationships with suppliers.
- Manage and report on supplier performance.
- Materials cost and quality ownership.
- Negotiate on pricing & terms with all suppliers.
- Work with Head of Quality to implement & maintain a robust Goods In & supplier quality check.
- Management of the day to day purchasing requirements and team
- Co-ordinate with Head of Production Engineering on engineering change notices, ensuring stock run out and efficient changeover.
- Management and KPI reporting.

Skills required
- Hold an appropriate qualification in a relevant business-related field.
- Ability to influence, challenge and ‘push back’.
- High level of knowledge on Microsoft packages.
- Excellent communication and teamworking skills.
- Enthusiasm and real drive to achieve results.
- High level of analytical skills.
- Champion change management.
- Experience of Lean Inventory Management, Kazien, Kanban & 5s desirable
- Ability to hit the ground running.
- Excellent record keeping and housekeeping is a must.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From £40,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Supply Chain Management: 5 years (required)
- Purchasing: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: PURCHASEHEADMAR24

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