Purchasing Manager
2 months ago
Purchasing Manager
Poole, Dorset | Full-time, Permanent | Hybrid Working
Role Purpose
To provide operational leadership to sourcing activities of the purchasing teams, implementing robust processes and working practice to secure the best terms, quality and timely delivery of sourced goods.
Main responsibilities
- Manages sourcing operations, planning activities and setting objectives, aligning activities with business needs and market conditions.
- Leads, guides and mentors purchasing team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
- Manages supplier relationships, negotiations, and performance to secure the best terms, quality and timely delivery of sourced goods.
- Maintains awareness of supplier opportunities, risks, vulnerabilities, and capabilities and ensures supply continuity.
- Developing and maintaining supplier performance metrics, reporting, and taking necessary actions for underperforming suppliers.
- Drives continuous improvement in sourcing processes and systems to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Ensures compliance with company, legal and ethical standards.
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of sourcing with business needs.
- Analyses market trends and supplier data to inform sourcing decisions, policies and risk management.
- Business Impact: Develops and leads the execution of sourcing plans and processes within a functional area to achieve short-term objectives, impacting sourcing performance and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Knowledge and Experience: Possesses a breadth of knowledge in sourcing, applying expert knowledge to guide team members and improve operational performance.
- Innovation and Change: Develops processes and guidelines and contributes to analytics methods, supporting operational efficiency.
- Teamwork and Leadership: Leads a team and their activities, prioritizing workload and setting operational plans and objectives.
- Communication and Networking: Networks internally and externally to identify sourcing specifications and market context.
Person Specification
- Relevant Degree or CIPS Level 4 or above
- Experienced purchasing/supply chain professional
- Working background from manufacturing, engineering or production
- Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, preferably SAP
- Demonstrable experience of team leadership/management
- Familiarity with ISO 9001
Further Information
- Working hours are Monday-Friday, 08:00-17:00
- Hybrid working available – 3 days in office, 2 days remote
- This role is reporting to the Supply Chain Director
- Role requires team management of 6 members
Company Benefits
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Option to work, or to use holiday over Christmas period
- Pension - employee 3%, employer 8%
- Life Insurance – 4 x annual salary
- Subsidised Private Medical Insurance cover
- Income Protection
- Employee Assistance Programme
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