Procurement Director

1 month ago

Cannock, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Gleeson Recruitment Group Full time
Job Description

The Purchasing Manager plays a pivotal role in spearheading all procurement activities, ensuring the Purchasing department operates with utmost efficiency and effectiveness.

This leadership position demands a detail-oriented professional with strong leadership capabilities and an in-depth understanding of supply chain processes. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and executing the company's purchasing strategy to optimize costs and enhance purchasing performance.

This role requires close collaboration with suppliers, manufacturers, and internal teams to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of materials and services. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) include:

  • Achieving a 20% reduction in vendor-related issues within 12 months
  • Decreasing overall inventory levels by 15% within 12 months
  • Cutting lead times by 20% through optimization of suppliers and logistics
  • Enhancing team efficiency by 15% through skill development within 12 months
  • Boosting team engagement and performance, increasing EES Score by 20%

Key Responsibilities

Communication

Lead structured morning meetings and maintain daily communication with the team to clarify targets and objectives, regularly updating SQCDP status.

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.

Quality

Develop a Vendor Qualification System to evaluate vendors based on quality, cost, and reliability. Implement a scoring system and performance tracking within 6 months.

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%.

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.

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. Conduct annual skills gap analysis and maintain a departmental skill matrix to support succession planning.

Process Performance

Manage process performance using SQCDP metrics to meet and exceed company standards.

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