Employer: ALH Recruitment Ltd Salary: Date Added: 03/11/2023
Head of Procurement – Stamford – Attractive package
ALH Recruitment are looking to recruit a Head of Procurement with immediate effect for our client based close to Stamford in Lincolnshire.
The Head of Procurement will be responsible for supporting all departments in all aspects of purchasing ranging from sourcing new suppliers, contract negotiation and performance managing a diverse supply base.
This role will suit someone with experience in purchasing and buying within an engineering and manufacturing environment looking for their next challenge/new role in a multi-tasking, fast-paced and dynamic team environment, who has excellent administration and organisational skills.
Our client is looking for an enthusiastic individual who has a good understanding of specifications, client approved vendor lists and material grades with the ability to read engineering drawings. With a keen eye for detail, we require someone who can think outside the box and to sometimes question what is in front of them. They will work closely with manufacturing to ensure that stock availability is optimised.
Duties will include but not be limited to:
Management responsibilities for the Purchasing Team
Strategic planning to ensure we can source materials on time for incoming projects & pre-orders, whilst reviewing our current supply base with an aim to purchase from the best option to maximise company profitability and delivery.
Procuring goods, materials and services required by the business for manufacturing and the various projects to the required quality standard, buying from shop releases, drawings and bills of materials.
Focusing on cost reduction and savings without compromising quality, maintaining and improving margins and delivery.
Keeping stocks at a level and improving stock turns, also keeping SAGE up to date with stock allocation, issue allocation and stock adjustments.
Working closely with the Projecting team and where appropriate challenging them for alternatives that meet the specifications.
Working collaboratively with other company Global Locations to ensure success and profitability across the entire organisation.
Finding new vendors and fabricators within the UK and Europe.
Managing last minute orders to ensure manufacturing in the shop can continue and project deadlines are met.
Person and experience:
Our client is looking for a strong purchaser, buyer and negotiator who has experience and is comfortable working within an engineering/manufacturing environment. You will be able to manage a diverse range of commodities, have international expediting knowledge and excellent stakeholder management skills, and work well under pressure with demanding deadlines.
Good people management skills – will have experience in managing professional employees
Educated to Degree level or equivalent, CIPS qualified desirable.
At least 8 years purchasing experience in Engineering / Manufacturing environment, with knowledge of PED / ATEX
Good understanding of MRP systems and knowledge of SAGE (SAGE 200 Preferred)
IT literate (Microsoft Office), with strong Excel skills
A very good communicator face to face, via email and phone internally and externally
Confident and assertive, able to use their own initiative and make decisions autonomously, while also being a strong team player
A natural multitasker who is resourceful and highly dependable, efficient and detail orientated, with good organisation and time management.
Must live within 1-hour commute to the Stamford office and hold a full and valid driving licence and passport.
If you feel you have the skills and experience to step into this exciting Head of Procurement opportunity, please apply below:
