Head of Procurement and Supply Chain

6 months ago

Ballymena, United Kingdom Clarke Full time

**Head of Purchasing and Supply Chain**

Clarke are a growing specialist construction business based in Ballymena with a portfolio of work that reaches all over the UK and Ireland.

Our people are our priority, they make us stand out, we are extremely proud of them and what we have achieved.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Head of Procurement and Supply Chain to join our dynamic team.

The position will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing our supply chain operations to ensure efficient and cost-effective processes and will work closely with internal teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to maintain a seamless and agile supply chain that supports our business objectives.

This role is based in our Head Office in Ballymena but may require travel to the UK & beyond.

**About The Role**

**Role Summary**
- ** Strategic Procurement**
- Developing and implementing procurement strategies that are aligned with the organisation’s goals and objectives.
- Conducting market research and analysis to identify and evaluate potential suppliers and vendors.
- Negotiating with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms and conditions for contracts and agreements.
- Implementing strategic procurement, including sourcing strategy, supplier selection and evaluation, quality management, customer supplier relationship management and performance measurement
- Ensuring timely preparation of procurement plans for projects and monitor their implementation by controlling processes including receipt of requisitions, organisation of RFQ, receipt of quotations, bids and proposals, evaluation and negotiation of certain conditions of contracts
- Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual procurement plans and progress reports as required
- Identifying top priority/category spend areas and put framework agreements in place, including rebate deals with agreed priority suppliers.
- ** Day to Day Procurement**
- Managing the procurement process from requisition to delivery, ensuring timely and efficient execution.
- Manage and resolve any issues or disputes that arise during the procurement process.
- Collaborating and communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
- Prepare and maintain accurate and comprehensive records and reports on procurement activities and outcomes.
- Ensuring adherence to relevant policies, procedures, standards, and regulations.
- Leading and supervising a team of procurement staff and providing guidance and support.
- **
Supply Chain Development**
- Agree and implement a supply chain development plan to include our current top 80% value suppliers for both materials and trades which is aligned to our growth agenda. The execution to include better communications processes, implementation of supplier KPIs and improvement plans, better visibility of our demand profile/forecast to them, and identification of win/win opportunities.
- Monitor and evaluate suppliers' and vendors' performance and compliance and take corrective actions when necessary
- ** Improvement Projects**
- ERP - Lead the implementation of ERP from a procurement and supply chain point of view
- P2P - Implement improvement processes to simplify and remove steps from our procurement processes where suitable/applicable
- Logistics/Lean—Work with our commercial and site teams to improve transport and logistics, smooth cashflow, and reduce damage and overstocking on site.
- Sustainability - Support the business and our client's agenda around carbon measurement and reduction within our supply chains.

**Competencies**
- Innovation - the ability to introduce innovations to enhance or adds efficiencies to the project or task
- Solution Focused - problem solving, finding solutions that commit to the best outcome
- Influence - the ability to build excellent team relationships that influences great outcomes
- Self-Direction/Accountability - the ability to take ownership, set goals, follow through, seek feedback and ask for support in order to achieve results.
- Technical Expertise - developing your expertise and skills base on a regular basis and often ahead of time for future needs.

**Remuneration**
- Attractive level of remuneration depending on expertise and experience
- Flexible working hours
- State of the art offices
- Health cash plan
- Private health care
- Pension
- Onsite Gym
- Opportunities for career development

We are an equal opportunities employer, and led by our values (creative, brave, determined, collaborative, passionate, true).

Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of our business

**Required Criteria**
- 3rd level qualification in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Construction or a related field and 5 years recent experience at a senior level in procurement/supply chain management & Improvement
- Minimum of 7 years recent experience at a senior level in procurement/supply chain management or a related role.
- Proven track record of managing & improving compl

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