Purchasing & Supply Jobs In Nottinghamshire

ROLE PROFILE

Purchasing Manager - External Manufacturing
Reports to: Purchasing Director - External Manufacturing

SUMMARY
Primary role is to manage national and International Co-packers. The position acts in co-ordination with Global Purchasing team, European Lead-buying for Global Supply Partners and independently for Europe source of supply including vendor development and negotiations. The position is also responsible for managing high profile projects to support new product launches, cost reduction programs and management of net working capital.

SCOPE / DIMENSIONS OF ROLE
Independent responsibility for development of purchasing strategy, budget creation and its execution.
Direct reports consisting of external manufacturing buyers and planners with portfolio responsibility from 10 to 30 M£.
The individual needs to be the business partner for key internal stakeholders from marketing, supply services, R&D, Quality and Finance.

RESPONSIBILITIES / ACCOUNTABILITIES
" Manage development and implementation of strategic sourcing and procurement processes for a defined portfolio of International and Local contract manufacturers (co-packers)
" Support Vendor Development initiatives for launch of major new products and projects in conjunction with Global and Local buyers, packaging engineering, planning cell, marketing and R&D.
" Project management of new products to be sourced in time and without issue to meet launch deadlines.
" Consistently benchmarks key pricing points (labor, yield, raw and pack materials) and provides analytical support derived from operational, technical and financial inputs to identify leverage points for negotiations.
" Development and analysis of P&L costings for new products.
" Contract Negotiation and Development, including development of local contracts.
" Gross margin improvement analysis and implementation. Leads and aggressively drives cost saving initiatives. Develops and implements significant product cost reductions both through squeeze (cost out) efforts and manufacturing process improvements (xtrim).
" Monitor realization of cost savings and ensures price changes are reconciled in the purchasing/accounting systems.
" Achieve optimum cost while ensuring high level of quality/service and the respect of delivery targets.
" Development of price forecasts for key market drivers.
" Interaction with Local and Global commodity/feedstock buyers.
" Leads external manufacturing planner towards achievement of excellent customer service through timely production of high quality products at the optimal MOQ and distributed on time to the appropriate distribution center.
" Performs monthly Purchase price variance analysis and implements action plans to identify mitigating actions.
" Develop in-depth knowledge of key material markets and external suppliers and cost infrastructure.

KEY CHALLENGES
Drive change within organisation through influencing senior management and internal stakeholders.
Playing the role of plant manager being accountable for cost, service, quality and liabilities at external parties.
Total Cost Ownership for externally manufactured products.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/ EXPERIENCE
" Must have 5 to 7 years of professional experience.
" A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible managerial assignments in Consumer Products, Food, Personal Care or Pharmaceutical business.
" Must have a BAs degree in engineering, business, or other appropriate field, ideally with a specialty in Purchasing or Supply chain management.
" Positive track record in negotiation and cost reduction projects with Local and International vendors.
" Technical project management skills.
" Demonstrated success of completing business improvement projects such as cost reductions and business simplification processes.
" Ability to achieve success in a team based environment.
" Structured, detail oriented and analytical.
" Solution- and results-oriented.
" Able to effectively communicate and to influence internal budget owners, peers, senior management and suppliers.
" Strong negotiation skills.
" Demonstrated track record in negotiation and cost reduction projects.
" Ideally previous exposure working in a broad-based Multi-national company and-or environment.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
" In line with core values, the candidate will be achievement focussed and able to work in a direct and often pressurised environment. Entrepreneurial skills in terms of innovation and problem solving are key along with tenacity, tough-mindedness and ability to influence and demonstrate strong team working abilities and commitment. Take ownership & responsibility. Handle challenging targets.
" English (fluent) (+ any other foreign language is beneficial)
" Must have ability to travel 15-40% of the time either domestically or regionally (Europe)
" Numerate.
" Attention to detail.
" Strong in influence and persuasion skills.
" Good interpersonal skills in multidiscipline teams.
" Relationship building ability both with suppliers and internally.
" This is a global business, candidates should be open to relocate internationally for career development and challenge.

This vacancy is being advertised by NCR (New Century Recruitment Ltd). The services advertised by NCR are those of an Employment Agency.

Large independent retailer, with nationwide superstores, mail order operation and internet sales re looking for an experienced Supply Chain or Category Manager.

You will currently be either a Supply Chain Manager, Merchandiser, Merchandise Manager, Category Manager or similar.

Reporting directly to the General Manager you will manage the Supply Chain team currently consisting of 7 people.

You will be responsible for managing and developing the supply chain function to maintain optimum product profiles. You will manage the implementation, availability and stock levels of around 5,000 skus and liaise with the Purchasing Department to predict future demand. You will also need to identify opportunities within the stock cycle to improve processes and timescales while ensuring the correct controls are in place.

You should be highly experienced in motivating, managing and building the performance of a Supply Chain team. Experience in a Supply Chain/Stock Control position is essential and ideally you will have experience of working in a FMCG or Retail environment. You should have a keen attention to detail, with a good working PC knowledge including Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge of our product range or a passion for DIY though not essential will be desirable.

If you relish the challenge of developing and progressing this role and playing a vital role in our Supply Chain Department this could be the career opportunity for you.

This vacancy is being advertised by NCR (New Century Recruitment Ltd). The services advertised by NCR are those of an Employment Agency.

You will currently be either a Supply Chain Manager, Merchandiser, Merchandise Manager, Category Manager or similar.

Position: Supply Chain Manager

Responsible to: General Manager

Responsible for: Optimising and managing the performance of the Supply Chain function

Principle responsibilities and duties:
• Maintain Company confidentiality at all times.
• Supervision of and allocation of duties to the Supply Chain and Stock control teams.
• Manage the Sales Inventory Monitoring Systems to maintain optimum product profiles throughout the store and warehousing network.
• Control the phasing in and out of seasonal and new products whilst maximising availability and sales opportunities.
• Forecast future demand and control the information flow to Buyers for a stipulated group of suppliers and products to determine future buying quantities.
• Control the management of the internet & telesales stock availability flags to maximise sales opportunities whilst minimising customer disappointment.
• As key point of contact liaise with senior managers and main external supplier to:
o coordinate activities during periods of increased sales activity.
o ensure timely and efficient flow of information.
o maintain proactive communication.
• Assist with warehouse physical inventories and subsequent reconciliation (off site)

Shared Responsibilities
• Produce daily, weekly and monthly reports highlighting company, stock & Buyer performance whilst developing data capture and enhancing internal systems.
• Development of new systems, work practices and controls with the General Manager.

This vacancy is being advertised by NCR (New Century Recruitment Ltd). The services advertised by NCR are those of an Employment Agency.