PURCHASING MANAGER
Description of Position
The Purchasing Manager and their work are a pivotal part of the production process. The Purchasing manager is responsible for buying the best quality equipment, goods and services for the company at the most competitive prices. The purchasing manager oversees supply chain management and procurement, on a worldwide scale. They need to be good at negotiating, networking and dealing with numbers, as well as dealing with other factors such as sustainability, risk management and ethical issues. The Purchasing and supply management is an important role within Alco Valves Group. A vast majority of the Company’s revenue is spent on buying the materials, meaning the purchasing manager can make a real difference in cost saving and profit.
Role Structure
The Purchasing Manager is a very important role within Alco Valves Group. Reporting directly to the Production Director with numerous direct reports
Key Responsibilities
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Accountabilities
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- forecasting levels of demand for services and products to meet the business needs and keeping a constant check on stock levels;
- conducting research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality;
- liaising between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments and customers;
- identifying potential suppliers, visiting existing suppliers, and building and maintaining good relationships with them;
- negotiating and agreeing contracts and monitoring their progress, checking the quality of service provided;
- processing payments and invoices;
- dealing with outsourcing/purchasing from overseas and low cost countries
- keeping contract files and using them as reference for the future;
- forecasting price trends and their impact on future activities;
- giving presentations about market analysis and possible growth;
- consolidate supplier base to support continuous improvement in quality, cost and delivery
- provide leadership and direction for Commodity staff in negotiations and in the structuring of agreements
- negotiate and implement business plans, contracts and agreements in accordance with the company’s objectives, policies and procedures
- implement sourcing strategies to support corporate and divisional objectives proving a competitive advantage in the areas of materials, suppliers and services
- develop, implement and maintain department policies and procedures to reflect best practices and to meet corporate policies and procedures
- understand, track and forecast the key cost drivers and market factors that may affect the Company’s ability to meet its objectives and develop contingency options
- full involvement specifically with technical and sales departments on the evaluation of new and existing materials and their successful integration to the production end of the business.
- producing reports and statistics using computer software;
- evaluating bids and making recommendations based on commercial and technical factors;
- ensuring suppliers are aware of business objectives;
- management and coordination of purchasing activities with relation to Cost, Delivery and Quality
- performance
- resolutions to Supplier Quality concerns, ensuring timely and effective containment and long term resolution of each concern
- attending meetings and trade conferences;
- train and lead the employees reporting to this position.
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Essential Skills Required
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Skill set
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- Have valve industry experience
- Ability to supervise a team
- A full understanding of the differing types of materials
- Degree qualified or equivalent in a business related subject
- CIPS qualified or working towards
- Minimum 10 years previous experience in a Purchasing role
- 3 years management experience
- Proven track record of controlling and reducing external spend whilst developing a robust supplier base.
- Able to bring a new dimension to procurement activities.
- Fully conversant with modern procurement and purchasing techniques.
- High competency level in use of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, as a minimum)
- Full Driving License required.
- Experience of workinal.g with MRP systems is essenti
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General Information
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Please Note
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The role is ideal for a motivated candidate with a desire to enhance his/her skills in a rapidly developing business.
Overseas travel may be required as part of this role
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Salary
Competitive - depending on experience
Working Hours
Monday to Thursday : 8.00 – 16.45hrs – lunch 12.30 to 13.00 (or as required).
Friday : 8.00 – 13.30hrs – no lunch
Benefits
33 days annual leave made up of flexible and statutory holidays.
After probation, access to a Health Care Cash Plan and Pension Scheme
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Published: 25th September 2024
