Head of Purchasing

3 weeks ago

Cross Hills, United Kingdom Equals One Full time

**Head of Purchasing**

Competitive salary

Cross Hill BD20

Full time

We are looking to _recruit a hands-on Head of Purchasing to lead, manage and support the purchasing team. _To support our growth agenda, we are seeking an excellent _Head of Purchasing _to join the senior management team, reporting directly to the Managing Director.

Key responsibilities for the role include:

- Improve quality and delivery performance highlighting, monitoring and implementing changes where OTIF may be affected
- Source, manage and monitor supplier’s performance including price negotiation and build effective relationships with suppliers
- Embrace continuous improvement focusing on cost reduction across the business
- Liaise with colleagues across all departments and the supply chain to assist in the development of new products from a procurement perspective, project managing and conducting any new purchasing activities
- Assist with estimating when required by Finance and review if required

**Management of Purchasing Team**
- Direct, support and nurture the Purchasing team to ensure that they are appropriately motivated and trained to fulfil their role and meet the wider business objectives
- Set individual targets and KPI’s for the team and monitor to assess performance
- Manage the workflow to ensure all critical tasks are completed and cover is available
- Manage the human resource needs of the Purchasing Department and if required assist with recruitment and development
- Control the departmental budget and resources to ensure that these operate effectively and in accordance with company standards

**Strategical**
- Develop processes and procedures to ensure that there is continuous improvement in all company operations and that waste is kept to a minimum
- Working with other key managers to continuously improve the process interfaces between departments
- Be a proactive member of the Management Team taking an interest in all aspects of the business strategy, attending Operations meetings, reporting on purchasing activities and driving improvements
- Establish and agree relevant departmental KPI’s, monitor and report
- Continuously seek personal improvement in education and training

**Competencies / Personal Attributes**
- Experience within the Engineering and/or Manufacturing industry
- Excellent time management, organisational and planning skills
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Decision maker
- Solid computer skills in Microsoft Office and all other software used by the business
- Flexible and proactive team player
- Sharing the Vision - ensures a common understanding of the sales objectives and strategies
- Good Communicator - inspiring and coaching style of communication
- Staff Performance management including team building and development
- Motivational Leadership - leading by example and managing change
- Some travel to visit suppliers may be necessary so a driving licence and passport would be beneficial
- UK Customs knowledge and international trade regulations
- Integrity, honesty, ethical and accountable

**Objectives and Measurement**
- Ensure all purchasing needs are met OTIFIS (On time in full in specification)
- Management the supply chain with consideration of dual sourcing
- Ensure Purchasing goals and objectives are met
- Accuracy and timely delivery of work
- Develop and manage effective supplier relationships with key decision makers
- Attend appropriate training where required
- Embrace the Company values

In return we can offer you our **benefits and rewards** scheme, it’s our way of saying thank you in recognition of the continued support and commitment you deliver every day.
- Competitive salary
- 36½ hour week with an early finish on a Friday
- Enhanced annual leave
- Boosted pension contribution
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free onsite parking
- Progression & Career Opportunities
- Death in Service

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

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