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Overview
Imagine working at the forefront of innovation in fluid-flow technology, with over 1400 colleagues across the globe, and contributing to a legacy of excellence that spans eight manufacturing facilities on four continents. Armstrong Fluid Technology is a global leader and a community of the brightest and most creative minds, driven by a mission to engineer the future and safeguard the planet.
As a member of our team, you'll join an agile and dynamic workplace that encourages learning and boundary-pushing every day.
Responsibilities
* The Procurement Manager manages and leads the UK Procurement Team, ensuring material and services are purchased and delivered to specification, on-time, and within budget.
* Oversees coordination of all day-to-day purchasing and procurement activities in the UK.
* Leads the team to ensure strategic goals and department objectives are met.
* Collaborates with the Quality department to monitor non-conformances and their impact on the business.
Manage suppliers and subcontractors
* Conduct supplier audits and risk assessment studies to ensure continuity of supply.
* Implement KPIs, agree targets with suppliers, and measure and report on their performance.
* Develop long-term relationships with suppliers and implement value-added procurement processes.
* Manage contracts, annual supply agreements and ensure service level agreements are maintained.
* Maintain and manage the supplier risk assessment and audit programme, reviewing supplier capacity and capability.
* Analyse suppliers and products by procurement category and apply best practices for routine purchasing.
* Contract management of non-inventory goods and services including utilities, transport and freight, vending, waste and stationery.
* Collaborate with Technical and Engineering teams to support projects, identify cost-reduction opportunities, and pursue re-sourcing or redesign initiatives.
Cost savings and reporting
* Achieve cost savings by identifying alternative sources of supply, product modifications, or better negotiation and forward planning.
* Analyse movement of goods through the supply chain and negotiate/approve alternative sources of supply and engineering redesign where appropriate.
* Prepare and distribute reports to key stakeholders analysing supplier quality and delivery performance with emphasis on improving underperforming suppliers.
Qualifications
* University degree or equivalent; Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS).
* 5+ years experience in manufacturing and engineering procurement environments.
* Demonstrated knowledge of procurement activities and best practices.
* Experience in supplier relationship and performance management and negotiation.
* Creative problem-solving, conflict management across centralized and matrix organizational structures.
* Ability to break down complex problems, conduct root cause analysis, and provide clear, well-reasoned recommendations.
* Strong, team-oriented leadership with presence and a bias for action.
* Self-directed with the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively and a focus on results.
* Excellent communication skills in all situations.
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level; Employment type: Full-time; Job function: Project Management, Strategy/Planning, and Purchasing; Industries: HVAC and Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing.
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