Job Description
Purpose of the job: To continuously improve the effectiveness of the Company’s Procurement, Materials Management and Supply Base through the execution and implementation of matched purchasing strategies & procedures.
Duties
- Convert system-generated requirements into Purchase Orders.
- Work with identified suppliers to ensure consistent market competitiveness in both lead-time and cost and terms and conditions and set up appropriate supply framework agreements.
- Be constantly aware of the technical environmental in which Powell (UK) operates to identify potential products, services or technologies which could benefit Powell (UK) in the pursuit of its business plans.
- Support the accuracy of information provided at the Production Status Meeting.
- Ensures on-time and in-full delivery of all materials from the supply base. This will require expediting as appropriate.
- Oversee the effective operation of the Kanban and Direct-Line-Feed suppliers and periodically issue these packages out for competitive tender.
- Selection of appropriate suppliers to transact with Powell (UK) based on our agreed terms and conditions of purchase. This to include payment terms, ethical policy, accreditations & continual improvement requirements in addition to the obvious technical specification required.
- To conduct appropriate supplier assessments in conjunction with the Quality function.
- Place annual tenders for service and product supply.
- Maintain the materials cost data-base to ensure up to the minute accuracy.
- Maintain full compliance with the companies Delegation of Authority.
- Ensure conformance to Q/QA systems within the team and the supply chain.
- Provide make or buy analysis in conjunction with the in-house technical teams.
- Health & Safety compliance.
- Improve stock efficiency and inventory reduction in line with declared objectives (to be advised). Working with a team.
Competence Profile
- Well developed negotiating skills.
- A keen entrepreneurial acumen is required.
- The ability to meet the expectation of both internal and external customer, clients and suppliers through a sound understanding of their requirements, being responsive to their needs and exceeding their requirements.
- The ability to think through and adopt a clear, sensible & methodical approach to planning, prioritising and organising tasks and activities to meet deadlines and targets. Makes most efficient use of time and other resources.
- The ability to use a wide variety of approaches to solving problems. Consider all relevant factors and options before making a decision. Take responsibility for decision and justify where necessary.
- The ability to clearly understand and express information and ideas using relevant methods and techniques.
- The ability to actively encourage team working whilst recognising that all individuals are members of the bigger team.
- The ability to proactively develop competencies to help improve and realise the potential of self and others with measurable benefits for individuals, the team/department and the Company.
- The ability to demonstrate energy, drive, commitment and dedication to achieving success for themselves and the Company. Adopts a proactive approach to their work, is resilient under pressure, maintains a clear vision, and possesses a strong results orientation.
- The ability to seek opportunities for beneficial change, persuade others of the benefits and encourage and enable others adapts to change.
- The ability to facilitate meetings to reach win-win outcomes.
Employment, Educational and Professional Background
- A knowledge & understanding of planning systems that would desirably include Oracle, MRP/ERP.
- An understanding of Lean Manufacturing best practice and implementation would be desirable.
- Experience in negotiation & supplier development techniques.
- Experience of a manufacturing environment would be a distinct advantage, as would a good educational background to A-level standard.
- CIPS certification would be ideal.
- Driving licence is essential.
