Purchasing Manager

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 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.