We are looking for a Purchasing Supervisor to join our Christchurch, Dorset team!
In this role you will be responsible for overseeing a team of buyers and purchasing clerks engaged in the sourcing, negotiation, and acquisition of materials, parts components and equipment necessary to support manufacturing development. The Supervisor leads daily purchasing operations, drives supplier performance, supports cost-reduction initiatives, and contributes to long-term supply chain strategies.
Location: Christchurch, Dorset
We Take Care of Our People
Work-life balance through our Hybrid working, flexitime program and condensed work week (role dependent) I Paid Time Off I Retirement with Employer Match I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Competitive Pay I Bonus Scheme I Recognition I I *
Your Challenge:
* Oversees the entire business cycle, from solicitation, purchase order replacement and confirmation to invoice payment.
* Coordinates the return and replacement of defective materials with quality assurance and suppliers. Ensures timely conversion of purchase requisitions to purchase orders/contracts.
* Monitors the cost, schedule and performance aspects of major subcontracts. Ensures that all customer flow downs and certification requirements are captioned in purchasing. May negotiate major contracts involving large dollar amounts.
* Supervises a team of procurement professionals handling purchase orders, supplier selection, and contract execution in alignment with program requirements and company policies.
* Implements policies and procedures for the operation of procurement activities. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. Pursues new technologies to improve the manner in which the company buys materials. Ensures compliance with internal procurement policies, contractual requirement and industry standards.
* Ensures timely acquisition of direct and indirect materials to support production schedules, engineering programs, and aftermarket needs. Coordinates purchasing activities with engineering and manufacturing departments to maintain inventories at planned levels.
* Participates in supplier selection, risk assessment, and relationship management to ensure robust supply chain performance. Responsible for supplier performance (quality, delivery, affordability, financial stability, etc.). May assist with the establishment and maintenance of the production control system.
What You Bring
* Strong knowledge of industry procurement practices.
* Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems.
* Strong negotiation skills and supplier relationship management experience.
* Excellent organizational, communication and leadership skills.
Who We Are
Curtiss-Wright Industrial Division, which includes the product brands of Arens Controls, Penny & Giles, PG Drives Technology and Williams Controls, is an excellent supplier in providing components and sub-systems which enable customer specific solutions for on- and off-highway vehicles. These include medium- and heavy-duty trucks, buses and motor coaches, construction and agricultural vehicles, materials handling, and other specialty vehicles, as well as sophisticated wheelchairs and scooters for medical mobility.
We develop and manufacture electronic throttle controls, transmission shifters and sensors for commercial off-highway equipment and heavy trucks, helping to address the long-term trend towards attaining higher fuel efficiency and lower emissions. We also supply operator controls and advanced motor controllers for hybrid and electric vehicles, such as buses, forklift trucks, pallet stackers, wheelchairs, and rehabilitation chairs.
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