Our ship management client is looking for an experienced Purchasing Group Leader to join their organisation (near Glasgow) on a 6 month fixed term contract. The Purchasing Group Leader will be responsible for ensuring all tasks are completed with the Purchasing Dept.
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT
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Previous Line Management responsibility.
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Highly experienced within a Purchasing environment.
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Previous experience forecasting.
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High level of numerical and analytical experience.
JOB DESCRIPTION
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Reviewing current systems and processes, making recommendations, and implementing positive change.
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Building new and developing ongoing relationships with key suppliers, providing regular feedback on performance through monthly monitoring of KPI’s.
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Sourcing new and monitoring suppliers, keeping to price, delivery, and quality standards.
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Advising Purchasing Controller/Purchasing Manager where a provider is failing to deliver services in accordance with the contractual specification.
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Responsibility for Management of staff, including appraisals and development. Continually driving performance and improving efficiency.
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Monitor the achievement of departmental and business objectives at team and individual level.
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Supporting the Purchasing team to achieve the Company goals and develop direct reports.
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Facilitate continuous improvement process.
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Continuously strive to increase contract value for money.
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Establish an appropriate programme for the team to review contracts and SLA’s through appropriate monitoring and contract compliance systems.
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Ensuring that the purchasing department contributes proactively to the company.
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Respond to internal audit reviews and implement action plans within agreed deadlines.
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Working closely with relevant stakeholders to ensure effective and efficient communication.
REMUNERATION PACKAGE ON OFFER
Competitive Salary and Benefits.