Specialists in providing engineered above ground drainage and water supply systems, Polypipe Building Services leverages offsite fabrication to design and deliver solutions to mechanical and public health engineers, M&E contractors as well as local authorities. Polypipe Building Services houses well-known industry brand Terrain and has been delivering systems to commercial, high rise residential, healthcare, education and leisure projects for over 50 years.
Role Overview: To lead the purchasing and planning function, sourcing and purchasing the best quality equipment, goods and services at the most competitive prices and providing a clear production plan to enable Polypipe Building Services to operate successfully and manage risk issues.
Key Responsibilities:
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To efficiently manage the day to day activities of the Purchasing and Planning department ensuring a culture of continuous improvement
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End to end management of suppliers, including taking the lead on purchasing negotiations and supplier sourcing and onboarding
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Identifying, owning and delivery of annual savings targets
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Improve cash conversion through negotiation of improved payment terms
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Derisk spend through the rollout of Framework Agreement contracts
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Work closely with group procurement colleagues on centrally sourced products/services
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Identifying new suppliers, agreeing terms and negotiating supply agreements where appropriate
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Manage supplier performance, ensuring quality, cost and delivery against KPI’s
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Reviewing and enhancing ongoing processes and systems and developing new strategies where necessary
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Producing statistical reports and analysis on spending and cost saving
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Monitor and ensure day-to-day availability of raw materials, components and PFR products whilst maintaining an economic stock position
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Involvement with BES accreditation
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Manage the planning team to provide an effective production plan
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Motivate and develop personnel in order to maximise their potential and ensure that departmental and company goals are understood and met.
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Effectively communicate company and departmental information, ensuring all cascades are conducted in a professional and timely manner, with clear understanding from audience and feedback received acted on or passed on as appropriate.
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To provide a development and training plan for all departmental staff
Skills and Requirements:
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Proven experience in a Buying/Supply Chain role
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Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or equivalent qualification
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Be a strong negotiator to lead commercial and contractual negotiations with potential & existing suppliers on behalf of the business.
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Good working knowledge of business ERP systems
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Knowledge of BES 6001 an advantage
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Manufacturing & engineering technical knowledge an advantage
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Ability to lead and focus a team in order to realise objectives
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Ability to monitor performance of individuals and processes and take appropriate action to maximise outputs
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Ability to analyse processes, find and implement improvements including the design and documentation of new systems as well as training of operatives in new working methods
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Computer literate - knowledge of Excel and Word essential
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Good communication skills
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Highly motivated with ability to work under own initiative, making decisions to benefit the company
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Understanding of all manufacturing and logistics processes
Working Hours & Benefits:
Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Up to 8% matched pension
Company Sick Pay
Share save Scheme
Life assurance
Various health & wellbeing initiatives including complimentary occupational health on-site physiotherapy and counselling services
Staff discount on all Genuit Group products