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    Purchasing Manager - Blakenhall, West Midlands, United Kingdom - SF Recruitment

    SF Recruitment
    SF Recruitment Blakenhall, West Midlands, United Kingdom

    1 week ago

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    Permanent, Full time
    Description
    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.

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    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 secure favorable terms.
    Engage with stakeholders internally and externally at all levels.

    Participate in new product development (NPD), new product introduction (NPI), and engineering change activities, coordinating effectively with suppliers and managing stock requirements.

    Support strategic customers effectively.
    Provide assistance for general procurement, supply chain, and operational needs.

    Key Qualifications and Experience:

    Preferably MCIPS qualified or working towards it.
    Bachelor's degree in Business or Manufacturing preferred.
    Ability to work strategically, tactically, and operationally.
    Minimum of 3-5 years' experience managing a small team in manufacturing procurement or supply chain roles.
    Proven negotiation skills, contract management abilities, and adeptness at building relationships across all organizational levels.
    Commercial and financial acumen, coupled with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
    Demonstrated global mindset, capable of navigating across disciplines, industries, cultures, and scenarios.
    Strong work ethic with a focus on delivering excellent customer service.
    Effective presentation and communication skills.
    Proficiency in interpreting technical and safety regulatory information.
    Commitment to collaborative leadership and cross-functional teamwork.
    Willingness to travel and collaborate within a global professional team.
    Clean UK driving license required.
    Alignment with our organizational culture emphasizing action, accountability, and teamwork.
    Comfortable working in ambiguous situations

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