Procurement Leader

7 days ago


Blackpool, Blackpool, United Kingdom GLASDON LTD Full time

About the Role:

Glasdon Ltd is seeking an experienced and strategic Supply Chain Manager to lead our existing Purchasing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the efficient flow of parts from suppliers to customers.

In this exciting role, you will play a critical role in optimizing our supply chain for efficiency and cost-effectiveness, while ensuring alignment with our commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles.

The successful candidate will be provided with full and comprehensive support and training.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Day-to-day management and support within our busy Purchasing function, including analysis of supply chain metrics, costs, lead times, and service levels.
  • Develop and implement comprehensive supply chain strategies and process improvements to enhance supply chain capabilities and reduce the environmental impact across the supply chain.
  • Implement sourcing strategies with both new and existing suppliers to ensure cost-effective material acquisition.
  • Regular collaboration, support, and auditing of existing suppliers to ensure compliance, ethical sourcing practices, and alignment with our UN Sustainable Development Goals.
  • Develop supply chain contingency plans and implement supply chain risk management programs.
  • Demand forecasting and inventory planning.
  • Negotiate with suppliers, develop supplier relationships, and manage supplier performance.
  • Inter-departmental liaison with relevant stakeholders.
  • Collaboration with the in-house supply chain team (Research and Development, Product Design, QA, and Sales).

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in supply chain management, with a proven track record of optimizing processes and driving efficiency.
  • Bachelor's degree and/or qualified/part-qualified CIPS.
  • Proven track record of managing and leading a team.
  • Genuine interest in procurement practices.
  • Passionate about sustainability practices and customer focus.
  • Strategic knowledge of supply chain management.
  • Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Self-motivated, confident, and proactive.
  • Commercially aware.
  • Effective team player.
  • Change champion.
  • Knowledge of the supply chain process.
  • Familiar with commercial computer systems.
  • Good IT, literacy, numerical, and analytical problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

  • 33 days paid holiday (rising to 38 depending on length of service).
  • Buy/sell up to 5 days holiday each year.
  • Holidays can be booked flexibly in 30-minute blocks.
  • Company-related performance bonuses.
  • Company final salary pension scheme after a minimum of two years' service.
  • Pension through NEST within 3 months of start date.
  • Life insurance after a minimum of two years' service.
  • Private health insurance scheme after a minimum of one year's service.
  • Health cashback plan.
  • Company sick pay scheme.
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
  • Compassionate leave.
  • Relocation support loans.
  • Long service awards.
  • Subsidized on-site café/social space.
  • Free on-site parking.
  • Special occasion gifts.
  • Cycle to Work scheme.
  • On-site Gym and changing facilities.
  • Team building activities/days.
  • Flexitime work pattern.
  • Company events.
  • At-cost on-site electric vehicle charging points.
  • Paid charity days.
  • Charity fundraising events.
  • Social activities.
  • Promotion opportunities.
  • Skills development.
  • Professional study support.
  • Comprehensive training programs.


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