Job purpose: The procurement manager will lead an integrated supply chain / procurement team and co-ordinate all supply chain engagement with our key customers and suppliers to maximise customer service and operating performance.
The Role
- Plan and implement the overall supply chain strategy
- Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact on business operations
- Assess tenders and quotations from potential suppliers
- Manage the buying process for a given set of goods in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets
- Implement spend/supply assessments, consolidation review and sourcing analyses to ensure best practice
- Negotiate pricing with key suppliers in line with the group purchasing strategy
- Develop strong relationships with new and existing key suppliers as well as other disciplines across the business
- Source new suppliers for equipment portfolio that deliver more added value for the business
- Manage and optimise QC standards from all suppliers liaising with technical development
- Develop a contract strategy for suppliers and create, negotiate, monitor and enforce when applicable
- Develop robust sales demand forecasting tools and practices working closely with cross-functional teams
- Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement
- Manage and continually develop supply chain / procurement function
About you
- Experience of working in a Procurement team, at manager / supervisor level, preferably within heavy industries, marine, manufacturing or construction environment
- Relevant Business, Manufacturing or Engineering Degree or proof of relevant experience
- CIPS Qualifications or working towards
- Knowledge of different types of contracts including any law / contract background
- Previous experience of using an ERP system
- Knowledge of the local Supply Chain
- Experience of dealing with the Supplier Non-Conformance process
The Package
- Competitive salary package
- Private Health insurance
- Company pension
- 31 days holiday
To get more details or apply for this role please contact people.skills@harland-wolff.com
Job Category: Supply Chain & Procurement
Job Type: Full Time Permanent
Job Location: Appledore
