Purchasing Manager in Harwell

Job Overview

The purpose of this role is to manage a team of buyers and to take overall responsibility for ensuring the purchasing objectives for each client sector are met to deliver the overall business objectives whilst supporting the TVS growth plan to ensure we are commercially competitive to win new business.

Also, to identify and implement opportunities for process and performance improvements.

Whilst taking ownership for personal workload.

• Job Responsibilities
• Manage buyers and multifunctional teams to plan, implement and deliver category strategies to meet the tender briefs set by the client within their industry sector.
• Supplier management – monitor and assist the team to ensure that suitable suppliers are identified and engaged to support TVS requirements.
• Assist the buyers with preparation and meetings, attend the relevant meetings with the buyers. Work with Supply Chain to incorporate their input into the strategic reviews.
• Take responsibility for coaching and performance managing all members of the team.
• Ensure that all team members operate in line with department procedures & work instructions.

Qualifications and Skills

• Previous experience in a purchasing environment, previous experience in team leadership would be beneficial.
• Previous experience of working on new business tenders.
• Educated to Degree Level Qualification or equivalent in relevant subject, MCIPS qualified a key requirement.
• Must be a good communicator with a flexible, self – managing approach to workload and the ability to adhere to strict deadlines.
• Very strong interpersonal, negotiating and influencing skills.
• Proficient quality, engineering, process and materials knowledge.
• Professional and Ethical in Approach
• Six Sigma Certification (desirable).
• Willingness to travel (essential)
• Offsite working may be required for solution design with customer/supplier.

In return for your hard work, we offer excellent career progression opportunities and a professional environment where you can acquire, use, and continue developing your skills.

Your package will include

• Competitive Salary
• Pension scheme with up to 6% employer matched contributions
• Life assurance
• 25 days holiday + 8 statutory bank holidays
• Holiday buy-back scheme (5 additional days available)
• Salary sacrifice car scheme – A cost-effective way to lease a new car via salary sacrifice (subject to meeting minimum earnings eligibility criteria).
• Established hybrid working structure
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme supporting wellness with immediate access for you and your family to:
• Virtual GP consultations and second opinions
• Mental health support and counselling
• Online physiotherapy
• Access to CONNECTPlus long-term health condition support
• Wellbeing and healthy living support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Professional Membership and Study Sponsorship
• Quarterly employee recognition awards
• Employee referral scheme with financial reward
• Benefits hub with employee retail discounts
• Discounted eye test vouchers

At TVS SCS we encourage and support our employees to realise their potential.

They are empowered to take initiative and achieve high impact results that really make a difference to our business and our customers.

Security Clearance Requirement

Candidates must be eligible to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance.

This process includes verification of identity, right to work in the UK, employment history, and a basic criminal records check for unspent convictions.

Please note that candidates must have resided in the UK for 3 years to meet BPSS eligibility requirements.

If you require any adjustments to allow you take a full and active part in the selection process, please notify us as part of your application.

Please note TVS Supply Chain Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

TVS have signed the Armed Forces covenant and are a forces friendly employer.

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