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Head of Commercial and Procurement Specialist

2 months ago


StokeonTrent, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom Uniting People Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Purchasing Manager to join our team at Uniting People. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for coordinating purchasing activities, managing resources, and developing budgets for all materials and subcontracted supply chain activities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Sourcing and Supplier Management: Identify and approve new suppliers, ensuring strategies and preferred partners are communicated effectively to all stakeholders.
  • Cost Management: Work with Engineering leads and Cost Estimation to agree cost targets and delivery of these targets through the project process.
  • Annual Budgeting: Compile and deliver annual budgets, focusing on cost management and improved levels of transparency.
  • Performance Reviews: Set objectives for QDCR (quality, delivery, cost, risk) performance reviews, ensuring that there is sufficient installed capacity within the supply chain to achieve the 5-year plan volumes.
  • Supply Chain Management: Manage escalations from Supply Chain, including root cause analysis and ensuring continuity of supply.
  • Team Leadership: Manage and develop direct reports, through conducting appraisals and performance reviews, internal/external development, leadership, and support.
  • Supplier Development: Utilize Supplier Dashboard data and information to make recommendations in relation to supplier selection and improvement.

Candidate Requirements:

  • Purchasing Experience: Proven experience in purchasing in a manufacturing environment.
  • Commercial Acumen: Excellent commercial acumen, with the ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.
  • Certifications: CIPS qualified or part-qualified, with a willingness to study further.
  • Engineering Understanding: Engineering or design understanding is preferable.
  • Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
  • Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain accurate records, and prioritize workload efficiently.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in computer skills and familiarity with Google Suite would be an advantage.

Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary: Competitive starting salary, dependent on experience.
  • Pension Contributions: Generous pension contributions, increasing to 10% with service.
  • Stimulating Environment: A stimulating and varied working environment.
  • Wellness Program: 24-hr GP wellness program.
  • Company Bonus Scheme: Company bonus scheme.