Acorn by Synergie is searching for a Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager to join our client, a chemical manufacturer based in Cheshire.
Reporting to the Managing Director and forming a key part of the management team, the purpose of the role is to take responsibility for all supply chain and purchasing functions at the site.
Key Accountabilities:
* Play an active role as part of the site management team, contributing to business strategy and ensuring strong operational and service performance.
* Lead, develop, and motivate the Supply Chain and Purchasing team, enhancing both collective performance and individual capability.
* Lead and oversee all site supply chain operations, including purchasing, logistics, and production planning.
* Ensure timely, cost-effective fulfilment of customer and intercompany demand, aligned with S&OP plans and in close cooperation with management colleagues and external partners.
* Monitor operational execution and resolve critical issues to maintain or exceed agreed service levels.
* Drive continuous improvement in cost efficiency, process effectiveness, and service performance.
* Procurement of raw materials, utilities, major capital items, and other key goods and services.
* Oversee and support the purchasing of engineering goods, services, and lower-value items in collaboration with relevant colleagues.
* Continuously improve site purchasing and supply chain processes to ensure compliance, efficiency, and sustainability.
* Define, track, and deliver KPIs and targets across all areas of responsibility, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
* Lead or support purchasing and supply chain projects within the wider group and facilitate their implementation at local level.
Skills required:
* It is essential that the successful candidate is a skilled and experienced negotiator at all levels.
* Must have extensive relevant professional experience in a purchasing and supply chain related role, ideally with experience of working within both disciplines.
* Ideally extensive professional experience in a management role, demonstrating an ability to manage people and relationships. Level 6 CIPS qualified.
The offer:
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Bonus scheme.
* Company pension.
* Generous annual holiday entitlement.
Interested? Apply today.
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