Purchasing Manager
Job Title PURCHASING MANAGER
Purpose The Purchasing Manager will form an integral part of the Purchasing function in the achievement of Operational objectives. With a strong, solid background in purchasing and supply chain management, the candidate will take a proactive approach in reviewing current systems and procedures, making recommendations and implementing changes. The role is key to leading the Company forward in securing quality suppliers of materials and components covering price delivery and quality targets.
Scope The Purchasing Manager will report to the Production Manager and Plant Engineer and will support the purchasing team to achieve targets and goals. The Purchasing Manager will ensure training and development of the team is kept at the forefront of daily activities and will provide support to all members of the purchasing and operations team.
The role will have a clear project focus, supporting the purchasing function at a strategic level to help achieve objectives required to aid in the production of existing product and assisting with new product development.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
o Managing and controlling all the company's external suppliers with particular emphasis on the purchase of materials and finished parts for production.
o Ensure parts and materials are bought at the most competitive price and delivered on time for production.
o Establish strategic relationships with key suppliers who are aligned to the company's needs.
o Identify new suppliers, agree terms and negotiate supply agreements where appropriate, including discount structures and volume rebates.
o Foster close working relationships with associated departments (Customer Service, Operations, Sales, Engineering, Production, Marketing, and Art Department).
o Continually improve purchasing methods and drive down external spending while maintaining desired inventory levels to cover cost reduction plans and production scheduling needs.
o Carry out a comprehensive review of the Purchasing function and its methodology and identify and implement improvements.
o Manage input data accuracy within the MRP software and multiple, external databases to maximize reporting efficiency and accuracy.
Production Efficiencies
o Material Costs - stringent material control is required to assure company targets and goals are met. This includes spending, usage, scrap, inventory levels etc
New Products / Product Developments
o Full involvement, specifically with production, operations, and sales departments, on the evaluation of new and existing materials and their successful integration to the production end of the business. This will include identifying current and future trends in the global market place.
Other Duties
o Any reasonable task requested by the company.
PERSONAL COMPETENCES - PURCHASING MANAGER
Qualifications and Experience
o Degree qualified in a business related subject.
o Previous experience in a purchasing role.
o Supervisory experience.
o High competency level in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word - as a minimum).
o Proven track record of controlling and reducing external spending while developing a robust supplier base.
o Ability to bring a new dimension to procurement activities.
o Fully conversant with modern procurement and purchasing techniques.
o Experience of working with MRP systems is essential.
o Experience with overseas outsourcing, purchasing, acquisition, and logistics.
o Representing purchasing at internal meetings and presenting purchasing performance achievements.
o Management and coordination of purchasing activities regarding cost, delivery and quality.
o Coordinating and managing with Quality personnel, resolutions to supplier quality concerns, ensuring timely and effective containment and long term resolution of each concern.
o Mentoring new starters, providing 'on the job' training to existing team members, and ensuring that the team is satisfactorily supported in their day to day work activities.
o Continuous development of self and individual team members.
Personal
o Strong leadership skills and proven experience in staff development.
o Hands on approach to all tasks.
o Ability to take a proactive approach to overcome challenges and achieve results.
o Versatile, tenacious and people orientated.
o Result orientated and confident.
o Proven appreciation of customer service expectations and cost demands of business.
o Ability to make good judgment and quick decisions both commercially and financially.
o Ability to develop subordinate skills and competencies and define development needs.
o Ability to set priorities, taking into account short and long-term needs of the business.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Purpose The Purchasing Manager will form an integral part of the Purchasing function in the achievement of Operational objectives. With a strong, solid background in purchasing and supply chain management, the candidate will take a proactive approach in reviewing current systems and procedures, making recommendations and implementing changes. The role is key to leading the Company forward in securing quality suppliers of materials and components covering price delivery and quality targets.
Scope The Purchasing Manager will report to the Production Manager and Plant Engineer and will support the purchasing team to achieve targets and goals. The Purchasing Manager will ensure training and development of the team is kept at the forefront of daily activities and will provide support to all members of the purchasing and operations team.
The role will have a clear project focus, supporting the purchasing function at a strategic level to help achieve objectives required to aid in the production of existing product and assisting with new product development.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
o Managing and controlling all the company's external suppliers with particular emphasis on the purchase of materials and finished parts for production.
o Ensure parts and materials are bought at the most competitive price and delivered on time for production.
o Establish strategic relationships with key suppliers who are aligned to the company's needs.
o Identify new suppliers, agree terms and negotiate supply agreements where appropriate, including discount structures and volume rebates.
o Foster close working relationships with associated departments (Customer Service, Operations, Sales, Engineering, Production, Marketing, and Art Department).
o Continually improve purchasing methods and drive down external spending while maintaining desired inventory levels to cover cost reduction plans and production scheduling needs.
o Carry out a comprehensive review of the Purchasing function and its methodology and identify and implement improvements.
o Manage input data accuracy within the MRP software and multiple, external databases to maximize reporting efficiency and accuracy.
Production Efficiencies
o Material Costs - stringent material control is required to assure company targets and goals are met. This includes spending, usage, scrap, inventory levels etc
New Products / Product Developments
o Full involvement, specifically with production, operations, and sales departments, on the evaluation of new and existing materials and their successful integration to the production end of the business. This will include identifying current and future trends in the global market place.
Other Duties
o Any reasonable task requested by the company.
PERSONAL COMPETENCES - PURCHASING MANAGER
Qualifications and Experience
o Degree qualified in a business related subject.
o Previous experience in a purchasing role.
o Supervisory experience.
o High competency level in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word - as a minimum).
o Proven track record of controlling and reducing external spending while developing a robust supplier base.
o Ability to bring a new dimension to procurement activities.
o Fully conversant with modern procurement and purchasing techniques.
o Experience of working with MRP systems is essential.
o Experience with overseas outsourcing, purchasing, acquisition, and logistics.
o Representing purchasing at internal meetings and presenting purchasing performance achievements.
o Management and coordination of purchasing activities regarding cost, delivery and quality.
o Coordinating and managing with Quality personnel, resolutions to supplier quality concerns, ensuring timely and effective containment and long term resolution of each concern.
o Mentoring new starters, providing 'on the job' training to existing team members, and ensuring that the team is satisfactorily supported in their day to day work activities.
o Continuous development of self and individual team members.
Personal
o Strong leadership skills and proven experience in staff development.
o Hands on approach to all tasks.
o Ability to take a proactive approach to overcome challenges and achieve results.
o Versatile, tenacious and people orientated.
o Result orientated and confident.
o Proven appreciation of customer service expectations and cost demands of business.
o Ability to make good judgment and quick decisions both commercially and financially.
o Ability to develop subordinate skills and competencies and define development needs.
o Ability to set priorities, taking into account short and long-term needs of the business.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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