Purchasing & Supply Jobs In West Midlands

Purpose of the role:

To advise the business on all strategic procurement matters and act as the source of the company’s procurement expertise. To be accountable for the full spectrum of procurement from strategy development and commercial objectives, through sourcing, to supplier relationship management and quality of suppliers. To review and update the company’s corporate procurement strategy and to ensure successful delivery of that strategy. To steer and monitor the delivery of the company’s procurement activity and to ensure that procurements are undertaken in accordance with the stated aims and objectives of the organisation. To achieve required spend and cost saving targets you will need to develop strong relationships with suppliers and work closely with internal colleagues. To ensure that the highest professional standards of procurement practice are implemented and maintained to deliver the benefits of best procurement practice.

Main Duties and Responsibilities / Key Accountabilities:

1. Prepare, implement and review the Corporate Procurement Strategy and associated policies.
2. Maintain a detailed awareness of current and emerging procurement best practices and ensure all associated policies of the organisation are reviewed accordingly. Be aware of all new developments and initiatives concerning procurement including new legislation and government guidelines and ensure that the Senior Management Team and all key stakeholders are appropriately briefed on these.
3. Liaise effectively with all budget holders in order to maintain an awareness of all current and longer term procurement projects within the business.
4. Provide professional procurement advice to all budget holders in respect of all stages of key procurement exercises. In particular, the development and agreement of business cases, the identification of stakeholder requirements, market analysis, risk management, change control procedures, contract management and post contract review.
5. Liaise with budget holders to deliver cost reductions, quality improvements and supply outcomes.
6. To research and make use of any new procurement efficiency tools including technology, shared solutions and other collaborative mechanisms.
7. Proactively develop markets by networking and developing the key providers to the organisation. Identify, explore and evaluate opportunities for procurement collaboration.

Ensure that performance data is maintained and updated in relation to the company’s key suppliers, contractors and service providers and that such data is reviewed and analysed regularly.

Develop, maintain, monitor and review performance indicators relating to the efficiency and effectiveness of the company’s procurement function and, wherever necessary recommend and implement corrective action on a timely basis.

Lead initiatives on behalf of the organisation in respect of sustainable procurement

Education / Qualifications

Advantageous - Degree and/or CIPS

Experience
• 5 years experience in a senior purchasing role within the FM industry.
• Proven track record of negotiating multiple contracts and delivering on time and under budget.
• Experience in management of both strategic and operational activities.
• Experience of people management.

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

Responsibilities:
" To control the sourcing of all goods and services supplied to the company.
" To liaise with other UK group companies at supplier level (as required) to ensure that we all obtain the most cost effective supply arrangements.
" To ensure that all supplier details are correct and are on the UK costing system.
" To contribute to the annual department activity plan for the purchasing department. To manage the day to day work plans in the department.
" To work with Product Development, Sales and Marketing, Engineering and Finance departments to ensure continuous development of ongoing and new products.
" To manage the timely procurement at appropriate quality of all products and services.
" To negotiate supply agreements with nominated suppliers.
" To implement personal training plans for all staff within the department.
" To enhance the image of the business with all suppliers and outside organizations.

Main Duties:
" To manage the team of Buyers on a daily basis.
" To negotiate contracts for the company and any other duties required to assist in supporting the achievement of Company objectives.

Principal Accountabilities:
" To deliver and track the annual cost improvement program for Overseas Products.
" To ensure the day to day compliance of company procedures within the Purchasing Department.
" To support new product introductions to ensure products are supplied on time and to desired quality.
" To manage the day to day team activities.

Education / Qualifications:

" CIPS or equivalent qualification

Experience
" At least 10 year's experience within Manufacturing, Automotive or Aerospace industries
" Good Manager of People
" Commercially aware
" Overseas Sourcing Experience i.e. Asia, South Africa

Additional Information
e.g. physical demands, confidentiality requirements, travel requirements
" Full Driving Licence

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

THE JOB – Supply Chain Manager (CCTV)
The company wishes to appoint a Supply Chain Manager who will report directly to the Manufacturing Manager of the Monitoring Systems Division and will take full responsibility for managing upstream and downstream value added flow of materials, final goods and related information among suppliers, customers, resellers, final consumers.

SKILL SET
Hazardous area monitoring systems are safety critical high value products made in small volumes to exacting international regulated standards. There exists a large number of low value but critical components to manufacture a complete set and most suppliers / customers are overseas.
- A thorough knowledge of purchasing methodology, rules and regulations.
- A deep understanding of inventory control and automated stock replenishment systems.
- A working knowledge of export despatch and the documentation required.
- An understanding of supply chain issues e.g. bills of materials, lead times.
- An appreciation of the need for total quality control.
The priorities for performance are zero manufacturing delays and customer service, as measured by meeting agreed delivery times.

A rapidly expanding technology business which is engaged in the design, manufacture and marketing of products used by the petrochemical industry worldwide. Growth is driven by new product development, in house manufacturing and strong sales representation in the fast moving markets of Asia, Middle East and South America. The company has wholly owned sales operations in these strategic markets. The business has a financially sound base and is entirely funded by owner manager equity.
Current products include LED lighting for hazardous areas, portable lighting for hazardous areas including LED torches and hand lamps and CCTV and Thermal Imaging systems, commonly known as monitoring systems, for hazardous areas. Other areas of development include the use of LEDs for data transmission and signalling in hazardous process plant.

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