Saving lives by providing the best safety solutions” is at the heart of decision making and the strategic direction of the organisation. With offices and manufacturing around the world, Fortress is a truly global organisation that has a proven track record of growth …. Fortress Safety design and manufacture interlocks and access control systems, which protect employees working in environments containing hazards. We are a life safety company and what we do truly makes a difference to people returning home safely. Fortress are passionate about safety and have a team of approachable experts who support our customers in navigating the complexity of the regulatory landscape and ensuring the safety of people in the workplace. We consider ourselves to be agile and highly innovative. We are also working hard to continue to drive cultural change and alignment to provide a positive working environment where employees feel valued, trusted, and have the opportunity for personal growth. Fortress are a part of Halma plc ( where autonomy and the entrepreneurial spirit are key factors to the continued success of the group.
This important role within the Supply Chain Team requires a committed and customer focused individual with a supplier centric approach to global multi-site manufacturing. There will be opportunity to gain a thorough understanding Fortress products and the Fortress Supply Chain. You will be proactive and driven to support our business units to generate growth through your pragmatic and imaginative approach to our Procurement and Supply Chain activity.
You will have responsibility for a small team, parts availability and inventory planning whilst also coordinating process improvements and cost reduction activities.
Careful planning to minimise Fortress inventory whilst ensuring that sales order OTIF can operate at minimum 98% i.e.
Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain to maximise customer order delivery success.
Effective communication of any parts availability risk ensuring that all options to resolve any availability concern is fully explored and appropriate action taken.
Ensuring timely Purchase Order placement for both system driven manufacturing materials and requisitioned partsand implement process improvements in conjunction with cross-functional project teams.
Manage vendor performance including involvement with supplier audits.
Provide support for general procurement, supply chain and operational requirements.
Previous experience of managing a small team in a manufacturing procurement or supply chain role.
Proven negotiation skills, contract management and the ability to forge relationships across all levels of the business
Commercial and financial acumen, with sound analytical skills and attention to detail.
Able to interpret technical / safety regulatory information.
A willingness to travel and work in a global team of professionals.
Clean UK driving licence required
The main UK office is in Wolverhampton.
Annual Bonus
Contributory Pension scheme
Enhanced Parental Leave scheme
Paycare - Healthcare Cash Plan
At Fortress we don’t just accept difference, we celebrate and genuinely value it for the benefit it brings to our culture, our employees, our products, and the local communities where we are based. Fortress are proud to be an equal opportunities workplace, if you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.