Procurement and Supply Chain Manager

About the Company: Vulcan Engineering Limited is a successful, global company with our Head Office in Sheffield. We export worldwide to over 100 countries and continue to expand with sites now in Houston, Minnesota and Europe. We are dedicated to being the world's best standard mechanical encapsulated seal manufacturer and supplier. At Vulcan Seals we operate under three fundamental beliefs:

• Our people give their best when we show them that we care
• We work best with our clients when we collaborate
• Technology and investment are changing our business

We are also committed to social value and sustainability, and we are proud of our Net Zero strategy. Our Vision is to "Embrace Excellence - Vulcan Principles, Service, Quality and Value" and we can only achieve this with engaged colleagues who feel truly valued. That is why we promise to create an environment where everyone can thrive and be their best every day. Everything we do is underpinned by our values and principles. They form the basis of our culture and show the outside world what we are all about and how we do things at Vulcan Seals.

Job Overview: This important role will lead an established team and one which the successful candidate is expected to develop into a key part of the management Team of the Sheffield Global Headquarters. We require someone who ideally has a background within the engineering/distribution sector, who has a demonstrable track record of negotiation, procurement and the development and management of Global Import Logistics to provide assured customer service. Total responsibility for a supply chain of global suppliers to support a stock profile comprising of a diverse matrix of 5 major Product Groups.

Schedule:

• 8 hours Monday to Thursday
• 7.5 hours Friday

*Please note that this role is currently on site at our S8 location however we aim to relocate to our new site in S60 within 2026*

Role Responsibilities:

• Effective implementation and management of a best practice system for stock replenishment and maximum levels, enabling you to streamline, monitor and measure stock turn without compromising customer service.
• You will be responsible for the diversification of Group Stock Procurement, managing existing supply chains and setting up new agreements/strong relationships.
• You will possess a strong level of commercial acumen and demonstrate ability to procure best value from both current and new suppliers throughout the global market.
• You will draft and issue invitation to Tenders and Supplier Partnership Agreements, negotiating terms and contracts to ensure best price for large or small quantity procurement, without compromising quality or service.
• You will ensure all suppliers can deliver goods on time, correctly packaged in line with stock replenishment requirements. You will also manage import Logistics to ensure complete control and compliance, along with best business practice, efficiency and reliability.
• Management of a team of people with varying levels of experience and skill set. You will hold direct responsibility for total function performance, achievement of departmental KPI’s, providing assured service to the business and developing the individuals.

Desired Skills and Preferred Qualifications:

• Candidate’s will be highly numerically focused, with strong administration and organisational skills.
• Have extensive experience of business ERP systems, specifically SAP S4/HANA, be proficient in Excel and other Microsoft programmes.
• You must have superb people management and communication skills, building strong relationships with both the internal and external customer and supplier.
• Management experience is essential; as is willingness to occasionally undertake travel.
• A track record of success in managing and developing Asian suppliers, as well as in-house assembly and Quality Assurance.
• A relevant Business or Purchasing qualification (CIPS) would be desirable.

Benefits:

• 20 days holiday per annum (pro-rata) running Jan-Dec, plus 3 days over the Christmas period and all statutory days.
• 1 additional day holiday for each full year of employment up to a maximum of 5 days.
• 50 minutes daily paid breaks (pro-rata).
• Subsidised company gym scheme to all employees.
• Subsidised corporate private health care scheme.
• Participation in Vulcan’s pension scheme (5% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution of qualifying earnings).
• Fully funded death in service benefits.
• An electric car salary sacrifice scheme.
• Cycle2work salary sacrifice scheme.
• Incentive and bonus scheme awards.
• Long service awards.
• High street and cinema discounts.
• On-site private parking.