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- Developing and implementing procurement strategies across raw materials, packing and any other categories related to production essentials
- Identifying opportunities for cost-savings, new suppliers and industry trends to optimise the procurement solutions for the business
- Handling contract negotiations with suppliers to generate optimal pricing, payment terms and quality, reviewing their performance regularly, as well as building strong supplier relationships to secure long-term collaboration
- Ensuring that supplier risks are mitigated and manage supplier contingencies
- Leading and upskilling the purchasing team, ensuring performance is enhanced, and that clear KPIs and career development pathways are set
- Monitoring the procurement budgets to achieve cost-saving targets by implementing cost optimisation initiatives
- Working cross-functionally with production, R&D, quality, product and logistics teams to ensure that procurement strategies are aligned and that new materials can be sourced for new product development
- Reviewing processes to ensure these are efficient, compliant with policies and standards and optimised when needed
- Implementing and maintaining new ERP/procurement software to enhance operations
- Working with senior leadership teams to create and deploy strategies that enhance the role of the purchasing function and support wider business objectives
- Several years of experience within procurement or materials management, with strong purchasing experience
- Strong knowledge of ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics NAV would desirable)
- Excellent IT abilities, particularly with Microsoft Office
- Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma or any other methodologies surrounding continuous improvement
- Strategical mindset, with a good understanding of quality control in processes and the ability to proactively seek cost-saving opportunities
- Fantastic communication skills, particularly with negotiations and building supplier relationships
- Good organisational abilities, and able to handle multiple tasks at once
