Head of Procurement

Plan and implement the overall supply chain strategy
- Lead cross-functional teams to develop optimum sourcing strategies
- Implement spend/supply assessments, consolidation review and sourcing analyses to ensure best practice.
- Negotiate pricing and rebate structures with key suppliers across Appledore and other sites.
- Develop strong relationships with new and key suppliers as well as other disciplines across the business.
- Source new suppliers for equipment portfolio that deliver more added value for the business.
- Work with QC to baseline and introduce continuous improvement. Monitor and measure Non-Conformances to Quality or Technical standards identified by QC/ Operations or others and agree resolution with suppliers.
- Liaise with technical development and sales team to ensure that the pipeline of products is delivered on time and tracked appropriately via IFS.
- Develop a contract strategy for suppliers and create, negotiate, monitor and enforce when applicable.
- Develop robust sales demand forecasting tools and practices working closely with cross-functional teams.
- Manage and continually develop supply chain / procurement team
- Leadership and growth of an efficient and effective supply chain / procurement capability
- Annually, deliver input to the wider Business Plan with defined KPIs and targets.
- Integrate with sales, bid and operational teams to deliver identified priorities.
- Identify collaborative opportunities which support competency development, growth potential and capability development
- Drive and coordinate the activities of a multi-faceted team within the wider business ensuring technical support, input and decisions are integral to bid reviews, bid compliance, bid submission and lessons learned areas
- Actively identify, promote, and manage HSE behaviours and competences within the team to ensure high standards are achieved and maintained
- Implement a succession planning process ensuring internal & externally sourced resource supports capability development
- Lead by example as a key member of the H&W Belfast Management Team exhibiting the company values and appropriate behaviours
- Demonstrate strong and active leadership for HSE & Quality, setting high standards in all areas
- Play a lead role in developing and improving the business’ Safety culture and ensure completion of agreed audits and reviews
- Play a lead role integrating the business across all Departments ensuring a “One Team” approach to delivery

**Qualifications**
- Experience of working in a Procurement team, at manager / supervisor level, preferably within a marine, manufacturing or construction environment.
- Relevant Business, Manufacturing or Engineering Degree or proof of relevant experience.
- CIPS Qualifications or working towards
- Ability to guide, mentor and develop a team. A strong awareness of employment legislation and best practice regarding, but not limited to processes, wellbeing, and equal opportunities.
- Knowledge of different types of contracts, any law / contract background
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Previous experience of using an ERP system.
- Knowledge of the local Supply Chain.
- Experience of dealing with the Supplier Non-Conformance process
- Typically requires undergraduate degree and staff and/or technical project/process management experience, or equivalent.

**Additional Information**
- 31 days holiday
- Company pension
- Medical cover
- Life assurance