Job Vacancy Details
Strategic Purchasing Manager
Automotive
South Yorkshire
Temp ⁄ £40,000 - £55,000 plus package
Updated August 25, 2008
The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for:
• Management of the purchasing function:
• Sourcing and selection of suppliers,
• Supplier performance monitoring, including DPM & PPM,
• Management of stock holding and availability,
• Supporting effective maintenance of equipment,
• Management and development of the Purchasing staff
• Integration of the Purchasing function into the wider organisation
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Management or involvement with all the sourcing activities of the Group.
• Selection and cultivation of new suppliers.
• Ensuring best value sourcing of new purchases, including contract negotiation.
• Maintain and monitor supplier performance measurement criteria.
• Regular review and audit of suppliers in accordance withGroup requirements
• Management and monitoring of cost reduction activities for process improvements, materials and other supply:
• Instigation of 'open book' policies with key suppliers
• Instigation of annual cost down initiatives with key suppliers
• Support for Maintenance and Engineering activities
• Involvement with NPI projects at an early stage:
• Ensure effective equipment sourcing and supplier selection.
•Responsible capital expenditure budget
• Assist with the development of internal systems and procedures, with respect to MRP, stock control and forecasting.
• Develop and report on key performance data for purchasing activities within the organisation
• Effective management of working capital.
• Carry out routine appraisals of staff
• Identification of training and development needs
• Provision of leadership and direction
• Setting of departmental plans and objectives
• Monitoring of cost savings
Who we're looking for
Qualifications: CIPS qualified preferred
Skills: Strategic thinking individual. Excellent Communication, incorporating influencing and coaching skills
Ability to make group presentations
IT literate with experience of spreadsheet and word-processing packages Accuracy, Numerate & Literate
Demonstrates strong attention to detail
Good organization and time management
Ability to work under pressure an to deadlines
Highly confidential
Experience:
Automotive experience a must
Experience of supplier development procedures, with particular emphasis on annual cost down initiatives.
Experience of Quality Systems maintenance, with particular emphasis on Supplier Performance monitoring.
About our client
My client is market leader within its sector.
What's on offer
£40,000 - £55,000 plus package
Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on 0114 263 6020.
Job Ref: 12987622
Your application will be sent to Ben Carr.
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