SF Recruitment are working with a global manufacturing business in Wolverhampton to recruit a purchasing manager. Manufacturing unique, innovative products the business has a global footprint, coupled with exciting growth plans over the coming years.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategically manage material expenditure across multiple manufacturing sites, prioritizing sustainable supplier relationships.
Negotiate stock holding agreements and other strategies to ensure seamless material flow.
Take ownership of the supply base across various regions, optimizing through strategic sourcing.
Plan meticulously to minimize inventory while maintaining sales order on-time in-full (OTIF) at a minimum of 98%.
Ensure stock availability for efficient inventory management, adhering to the principle of 'right parts, right place, right quantity, right time.'
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to enhance customer order fulfillment.
Effectively communicate parts availability risks, exploring all resolution options and taking appropriate actions.
Oversee expedite and deferral requirements across the team.
Timely placement of purchase orders for both system-driven manufacturing materials and requisitioned parts.
Drive process improvements in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Develop suppliers to meet key performance indicators (KPIs).
Manage vendor performance, including participation in supplier audits.
Identify and negotiate with potential new suppliers to se...