Managing the procurement of products and services.
Your primary goal will be to meet agreed delivery dates from the order book while minimising costs and stock holding.
Key Responsibilities
* Optimise stock value without compromising customer service or manufacturing efficiency.
* Utilise your engineering-based manufacturing skills to source alternative, more competitive suppliers and materials.
* Collaborate with the Manufacturing team to resolve issues affecting efficiency and deliveries.
* Continuously evaluate the parts and supplier base, mitigating any risks to the company.
* Review supplier performance, negotiate best terms, and ensure alignment with current and future requirements via the MRP system.
* Regularly assess outstanding purchase orders with suppliers, ensuring timely delivery.
* Maintain supplier approval files, including supply problems, product defects, and NCRs, with reference to the company's Quality Manual.
* Ensure material and finished goods physical stock (excluding WIP) movements are recorded accurately and in a timely manner.
* Generate monthly and year-end stock reports and manage Year-end Stock Take.
* Oversee MRP processes and associated purchasing and works orders.
* Assist in the placement of all capital plant and machinery purchases, ensuring best value and compliance.
* Manage documentation for the export of products and import of parts, adhering to EU and rest of the world requirements.
* Compile and submit a monthly management report to the Operations Manager.
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