Purchasing Manager

7 days ago


Cannock, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Gleeson Recruitment Group Full time
{"Key Responsibilities:

\textbf{Communication}:

* Lead daily meetings and maintain open communication with the team to clarify targets and objectives, regularly updating SQCDP status.
* Foster and maintain strong relationships with customers and suppliers, ensuring transparent communication regarding daily operations.
* Escalate significant issues to the Management Team or Directors.

\textbf{Safety}:

* Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and legal requirements to uphold the company's culture.
* Collaborate with the Health & Safety officer to identify and mitigate risks through effective assessments.
* Maintain a safe working environment through regular safety audits and investigations.
* Oversee cleanliness and safety in Finished Goods, Goods In areas, and storage, implementing 5S practices.

\textbf{Quality}:

* Develop a Vendor Qualification System to evaluate vendors based on quality, cost, and reliability.
* Create a vendor qualification checklist within 3 months.
* Implement a scoring system and performance tracking within 6 months.
* Conduct quarterly vendor reviews to ensure compliance and improvement, aiming for a 20% reduction in vendor-related issues within 12 months.

\textbf{Cost}:

* Introduce Agile Supply Chain Practices to minimize inventory and enhance supply chain flexibility.
* Complete a supply chain audit within 2 months to identify inefficiencies.
* Implement agile practices such as Just-In-Time, Kanban, and Vendor Managed Inventory within 6 months.
* Achieve a 15% reduction in overall inventory while maintaining service levels within 12 months, and cut lead times by 20%.

\textbf{Delivery}:

* Collaborate with the Management Team to refine demand signals through improved planning processes.
* Establish a clear contract review process to enhance lead time accuracy.
* Reduce material shortages at project start dates while improving overall stock levels.

\textbf{People Development}:

* Enhance the skills and performance of the purchasing team through training and coaching.
* Set development goals for the team within 3 months and initiate regular coaching sessions.
* Improve team efficiency by 25% through skill enhancement over 12 months and increase team satisfaction by 20%.
* Conduct annual skills gap analysis and maintain a departmental skill matrix to support succession planning.
* Address conduct issues promptly while promoting company values and standards.

\textbf{Process Performance}:

* Manage process performance using SQCDP metrics to meet and exceed company standards.
* Engage the team in continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen and problem-solving activities.

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