Job Role:
Procurement & Planning Manager
Basic Starting Salary:
£58 000 - £60 000 Per Year
Location:
Aylesford, Kent
Working Hours:
Days Only | Monday-Friday (Flexible Hours / Early finish on Fridays)
Benefits:
10% BONUS + 8% PENSION + REGULAR PAY INCREASES + 33 HOLIDAYS + SICK PAY + LIFE INSURANCE + OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH + SHARESAVE SCHEME + STAFF DISCOUNTS + TRAINING + DEVELOPMENT + OPPORTUNITY FOR FURTHER PROGRESSION + ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE THE SKILLS & EXPEREINCE TO DO THIS ROLE
The Company:
This company are a multi-million pound, leading and long established manufacturer, with multiple sites across the UK.
The Procurement & Planning Manager Purpose:
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 the company to operate successfully and manage risk issues.
The Procurement & Planning Manager Role:
To efficiently manage the day to day activities of the Purchasing and Planning department ensuring a culture of continuous improvement
End to end management of suppliers, including taking the lead on purchasing negotiations and supplier sourcing and onboarding
Identifying, owning and delivery of annual savings targets
Derisk spend through the rollout of Framework Agreement contracts
Work closely with group procurement colleagues on centrally sourced products/services
Identifying new suppliers, agreeing terms and negotiating supply agreements where appropriate
Manage supplier performance, ensuring quality, cost and delivery against KPIs
Reviewing and enhancing ongoing processes and systems and developing new strategies where necessary
Producing statistical reports and analysis on spending and cost saving
Monitor and ensure day-to-day availability of raw materials, components and products whilst maintaining an economic stock position
Manage the planning team to provide an effective production plan
To provide a development and training plan for all departmental staff
The Procurement & Planning Manager Requirements (Desired But Not Essential):
Proven experience in a Buying/Supply Chain role
Be a strong negotiator to lead commercial and contractual negotiations with potential & existing suppliers on behalf of the business.
Good working knowledge of business ERP systems
Knowledge of BES 6001 is an advantage
Manufacturing & engineering technical knowledge is an advantage
Ability to lead and focus a team in order to realise objectives
Ability to monitor performance of individuals and processes and take appropriate action to maximise outputs
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
Highly motivated with ability to work under own initiative, making decisions to benefit the company
Understanding of manufacturing and logistics processes
If you are interested in this Procurement & Planning Manager role and a suitable candidate, please apply with an up to date CV or call the team on 01138 331786 for more info.
**You must be eligible to live and work in the UK to be considered for this role**
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