Purchasing & Supply Jobs In Suffolk

TITLE: Strategic Buyer/Commodity Leader
REPORTS TO: Materials Manager

BASIC FUNCTION:
This position will be responsible for developing and executing an approved commodity strategy, supplier sourcing and relationship management, commercial agreements negotiations and management, and various forms of continuous improvement for assigned commodities.

SPECIFIC & ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
" Establish a multi-year strategy for assigned commodities on an annual basis and taking into consideration the overall business objectives.
" Negotiate and manage various forms of commercial agreements.
" Strategic supplier sourcing, selection, and management. Leverage opportunities with other Business Units where applicable.
" Strengthen strategic Supplier relationships through various collaborative continuous improvement initiatives and projects including cost reduction, quality / delivery objectives, and other performance measurements.
" Support and facilitate early Supplier involvement in new and current product design improvements. Manage costs and Supplier performance for critical components as identified within a project.
" Cross functional team leadership, facilitation, and project management requirements.
" Assist the tactical purchasing group on production schedule attainment issues where resolution requires assistance.
" Accountable for all aspects of purchase price variance, inflation, and deflation planning for assigned commodities (budgeting, execution, and causals).
" Work with the tactical buying team to develop material transition planning and execution to support resourcing efforts.
" Responsible for resolving and correcting various financial issues and discrepancies with Suppliers.
" Other assignments and tasks as requested from the Materials Manager.

EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

" BA/BS in Business, Engineering, or other degree
" CIPS certifications are preferred or currently studying for CIPS
" Training and knowledge of Lean / Six Sigma tools are desired

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

" 3-5 years experience in Purchasing / Supply Chain Mgt. at an O.E.M (Original Equipment Manufacturer) or Tier #1 Supplier manufacturing environment with at least 1 year of strategic purchasing experience.
" Previous tactical procurement and technical purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment required.

COMPETANCIES:

" Building Effective Teams
" Continuous Improvement
" Business Acumen
" Action Oriented and Drive For Results
" Functional/Technical
" Listening
" Courage

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

" Typical Office and manufacturing environment
" Business Travel both Domestic and International

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

Job Purpose
To develop, lead, manage and implement a site wide performance improvement strategy which delivers measureable and sustainable improvements in safety, productivity, cost, quality, service and reputation.

Main Duties & Responsibilities
• Support the development, implementation and execution of the Continuous Improvement Programme at site – priorities, deliverables, resources (£ / FTE / Time), risks & contingencies.
• Drive standardisation and improvement across site Finished Product Operations to ensure:
o Clear, consistent performance metrics and targets are implemented and achieved for assets, quality, HSE, people & finance.
o Robust and consistent budget and re-forecast submissions to include risks, opportunities, constraints and contingencies.
o Monitor performance of site operations vs target and identify contingencies / opportunities to deliver improvement.
• Champion and lead the development of performance management systems such as OEE and MCS at site.
• Business Process Ownership of Site Capital Programme.
o Provide expert support to Business Case Design and rigorously challenge assumptions, benefits (operational & financial), resource requirements and timelines.
o Ensure that all approved and executed capitals are tracked to operational and financial improvement and complete effective Post-Implementation Review.
• Support Packaging Development and Improvement programme at site.
• Deliver training and coaching programmes in line with Supply Chain People Strategy at site.
• Provide knowledge, support and coaching at site on Lean Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement Capability.
• Influence and encourage collaboration, knowledge sharing and best practice across the Supply Chain.

Measures of Success
Performance: Performance is maintained at target (or better) consistently each period for:
• Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Product Availability (to meet orders)
• Safety, Quality and Food Safety
• Customer Complaints
Cost: Spend remains in-line (or better) than budget (or re-forecast).
Staff: Turnover/retention of staff remains within business target ranges.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
• Extensive & demonstrable experience working in FMCG/Food sector manufacturing (especially packaging).
• Broad experience in initiating and leading performance improvements in a high-volume, FMCG/Food manufacturing environment.
• Experience of working in a lean operating environment, and as part of a high-performance team.
• Outstanding communication ability across all levels of the business and between all functions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and develop high performing teams.
• Ability to work proactively with minimal direct guidance.
• Ability to think strategically, develop the vision and secure acceptance for it.
• Ability to grow cross functional relationships and to influence outside of immediate sphere of control.
• Highly developed analytical skills that translate to delivery.
• Effective Project Planning & Project Management Skills.
• Expert practical knowledge of Lean Tools & Techniques (application).
• Expert Root Cause Problem Solving skills.
• Educated to Degree Level.
• Professional approach at all times.
• Works collaboratively with other Product Availability & Business experts to achieve best outcome.
• Delivery focussed mindset whilst demonstrating flexibility to adapt and solve problems.
• Loyalty

DESIRABLE CRITERIA
• Experience of implementing lean tools.
• Experience of leading manufacturing teams.
• Supply Chain knowledge, skills and experience highly desirable but not essential.
• Deep technical knowledge and understanding.
• Further qualification (business or technical).
• Detailed understanding of operational management principles in a process based environment.

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

Duties will include:
• Develop & implement Equipment Availability Strategy at site (Asset utilisation & strategy, maintenance regime):
• Maintain and execute Asset Roadmap to deliver Corporate Strategy & Goals.
• Maintain and execute rolling 5year equipment and asset care strategy (repair vs replace)
• Maintain and execute rolling 5year maintenance programme.
• Ensure alignment and cohesion across Site, Supply Chain & Corporate Objectives and in line with CAPEX & OPEX targets.
• Drive continuous improvement across Finished Products to ensure:
• Consistent performance metrics and targets are implemented and achieved for Assets – reliability, productivity & availability.
• Effective business case design and evaluation for Finished Products CAPEX & OPEX Equipment Availability Projects (objectives, scope, approach, deliverables, tender design, supplier evaluation, resource requirements & timelines)
• Effective delivery of Product Availability Engineering Projects at site – time, cost, quality.
• Advocate & Champion World Class Manufacturing Base across Finished Product Sites:
• Collaborate with suppliers & other sectors to understand latest technologies & best practices and their application.
• Analyse current operating practices and processes and use industry best practices and innovation to drive improvement across all aspects of the operations.
• Provide expert knowledge, support and coaching to Product Availability team on Manufacturing and Engineering Excellence.
• Support Corporate Goals and Commercial Development.
• Influence and encourage collaboration, knowledge sharing, best practice across the Finished Products and Site Engineering.

Knowledge - Skills & Experience Required
• FMCG/Food sector manufacturing
• Broad experience in initiating and leading equipment reliability improvements in a high-volume, FMCG/Food manufacturing environment.
• Experience of working in a lean operating environment, and as part of a high-performance team.
• Experience of identifying, developing and implementing process and operational change within a FMCG environment.
• Proven experience of developing and delivering strategic investment plans and capital projects.
• Outstanding communication ability across all levels of the business and between all functions.
• Ability to work proactively with minimal direct guidance.
• Ability to think strategically, develop the vision and secure acceptance for it.
• Ability to grow cross functional relationships and to influence outside of immediate sphere of control.
• Highly developed analytical skills that translate to delivery.
• Effective Project Planning & Project Management Skills.
• Expert root cause problem solving.
• Expert practical knowledge of Mechanical & Electrical Engineering.
• Educated to Degree Level.
• Engineering qualification.
• NEBOSH certified.

In return, our client offers excellent salary and a chance to develop your career within a friendly and supportive environment, but with the scope, opportunities and excitement of a blue-chip food business.

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