Our client is at the forefront of innovation and delivery of exceptional service to it's blue chip clients both here in the UK and abroad. Being the market leader in it's field providing specialist products to both the public and Healthcare sectors, our client are looking to appoint a purchasing and procurement lead.
You Will:
Supplier / Vendor Management
* Maintain and cultivate positive Supplier relationships undertaking on and off site visits
* Develop supply chain initiatives and strategic planning
* Issue supply forecasts, measure KPI’s and additional performance metrics to support service feedback.
* Negotiate prices and terms of supply with vendors
Purchase Process:
* Oversee the purchasing MRP process
* Ensure process compliance and seek improvements by maintaining departmental KPI’s
* Raising of purchase orders to stock and adhoc purchases
* Liaise with finance to achieve purchase order matching
* Maintain data integrity in ERP system
Inventory Management
* Maintain inventory levels, review stock strategies and improvements to maintain service levels and reduce dead stocks.
* Identify supply constraints, solutions and contingencies to reduce stock outs
* Undertake bi-annual stock takes in conjunction with the warehouse lead
* Support and maintain the company PI targets
Team
* Lead and develop the team to ensure best practice and KPI are met
* Perform annual reviews to support employee development
Key Responsibilities:
* Maintain communication & flexibility.
* Conformance to company terms and conditions.
* Responsible for departmental KPI
* Inventory value against budget/plan
* Service quality – measured as - on time - in full - line fill
* Vendor OTIF
* Cost savings/cost avoidance
* Vendor identification, onboarding, analysis and ongoing relationships
Skills & Qualifications:
* Proven experience of managing and developing procurement strategies
* Experience of purchasing and managing from vendors world wide
* Leadership experience
* Team player with a passion for success and ability to see tasks through to completion
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills
* Competent on Microsoft office and knowledge of MRP/ERP systems
Benefits:
A competitive salary with performance review annual increases
Bonus Incentive
Company sick pay scheme
Company Pension Scheme
Company Life Insurance Scheme
Ongoing subsidised training
Holidays & Long service days
Optician Vouchers
Work Socials
Free Parking
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a truly progressive company based here in South Devon. Please email your CV and we will get right back to you