Reed Procurement and Supply Chain are currently working with a Global manufacturer based in Wolverhampton who are looking to recruit an Experienced Purchasing Manager, this client designs innovative products, and the business has a global footprint, coupled with exciting growth plans over the coming years.
This is a fast-paced role and no two days are the same, you will need to be able to adapt to business developments at short notice and be comfortable in a hands-on role.
Salary £40k, Fantastic company benefits, Bank holidays, pension plus more........
This is a full-time, permanent role and you will be onsite daily, the site is based near Wolverhampton City, centre a 5-minute drive.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategically manage material expenditure across multiple manufacturing sites, prioritising sustainable supplier relationships.
- Negotiate stock holding agreements and other strategies to ensure seamless material flow.
- Take ownership of the supply base across various regions, optimising through strategic sourcing.
- Plan meticulously to minimise inventory while maintaining sales orders on time in full (OTIF) at a minimum of 98%.
- Ensure stock availability for efficient inventory management, adhering to the principle of 'right parts, right place, right quantity, right time.'
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to enhance customer order fulfilment.
- Effectively communicate parts availability risks, exploring all resolution options and taking appropriate actions.
- Oversee expedited and deferral requirements across the team.
- Timely placement of purchase orders for system-driven manufacturing materials and requisitioned parts.
- Drive process improvements in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Develop suppliers to meet key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Manage vendor performance, including participation in supplier audits.
- Identify and negotiate with potential new suppliers to secure favorable terms.
- Engage with stakeholders internally and externally at all levels.
Key Qualifications and Experience:
- Preferably MCIPS/ CIPS qualified or working towards it, however, if you have experience within a Purchasing Managing role, within manufacturing, then please apply.
- Ability to work strategically, tactically, and operationally.
- Minimum of 3-5 years experience managing a small team in manufacturing procurement or supply chain roles.
- Proven negotiation skills, contract management abilities, and adeptness at building relationships across all organizational levels.
- Commercial and financial acumen, coupled with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated global mindset, capable of navigating disciplines, industries, cultures, and scenarios.
- Effective presentation and communication skills.
- Proficiency in interpreting technical and safety regulatory information.
- Commitment to collaborative leadership and cross-functional teamwork.
- Willingness to travel and collaborate within a global professional team.
- Clean UK driving license required.
- Alignment with our organisational culture emphasising action, accountability, and teamwork.
- Comfortable working in ambiguous situations.
Please click “APPLY”, if you are interested in this exciting role, or call Ruth Flukes on at Wolverhampton Reed Branch for more information.