Procurement Strategist

Job Description:

Purchasing Manager

Main Objectives
Negotiate and coordinate the timely and cost-effective supply of all materials, sub-assemblies, and support services to the point of need, ensuring company cost and performance targets are achieved. Promoting and maintaining close liaison with Planning, Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and Engineering disciplines to maximize procurement performance for the business.

Key Responsibilities
Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with suppliers to achieve cost savings while maintaining high standards. Responsible for a supplier portfolio and will be required to optimize the flow of products from various sources. Develop and own appropriate departmental KPIs to ensure performance and improvement is measured and acted on. Be driven to make cost savings across the business, being able to source, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, price, reliability, and delivery speed. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance purchasing processes and performance. Develop and implement effective purchasing strategies for materials, supplies, and services. Manage and evaluate supplier performance, building strong relationships to ensure reliability, quality, and support the departmental strategic goals. Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Stores teams to ensure the timely availability of materials. Monitor and forecast demand levels to ensure continuous supply while minimizing excess inventory. Lead, mentor, and coach the purchasing team.

Estimated Salary: $80,000 - $110,000 per year.

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