Purchasing Manager

EMPLOYING COMPANY : Attewell Limited, trading as PSC Global SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY : None JOB PURPOSE : To improve the effectiveness of procurement & sourcing as a core strategic discipline and a major driver of value creation within PSC Global’s business. To develop and implement robust processes around procurement activities focusing on: Identifying and evaluating new potential sources of supply Reduction in total cost of ownership Leading commercial sourcing negotiations Monitoring savings against agreed cost reduction targets Managing all aspects of vendor performance in collaboration with the Quality Department Tactical procurement activity Supporting the sales team in delivering value to customers, managing, and creating quotations in a timely manner MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Supplier relationship management, including supplier approval, rating, and reviews Identifying new potential sources of supply, supporting all necessary technical appraisals and evaluations Working with key suppliers to align stock availability to customer demand while reducing stock levels within the business Enabling sales growth by identifying sources of supply for customer-specified items Ensuring product is delivered and stored safely and in appropriate packaging Placing orders for replenishment of product to meet customer orders and buffer stocking requirements Ensuring the supplier base operates in full compliance with current policies related to the supply of product KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Practical experience within the MRO / aftermarket and distribution sector; sealing industry experience is desirable Engineering procurement bias preferred; understanding of material specifications, drawing interpretation & process capabilities Good knowledge of material requirement planning (MRP), preferably experience of implementing and developing MRP best practices Demonstrable supply chain knowledge, e.g., stock, inventory turn improvement, freight, duty, and transport cost improvement Excellent interpersonal skills Experience in project management IT literate PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: Generating year-on-year cost savings through purchasing process improvements and cost reduction negotiations Developing planning models focused on material availability while reducing overall stock holding of the business JOB CHALLENGES: Working largely unsupervised, with internal support as required Managing issues involved in effectively supporting overseas operations RELATIONSHIPS: You will report to the Operations Director. You must also respond promptly, courteously, and cooperatively to enquiries from other PSC employees regarding any queries they may have. Posted Date:

25 Jan 2024 Location:

Worthing, England / United Kingdom Industry:

Procurement, Manufacturing & Transport

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