Job Description

Purpose of the job

To continuously improve the effectiveness of the Company’s Procurement, Materials Management & Supply Base through the execution and implementation of matched purchasing strategies & procedures. Main duties of the role include:

• 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.