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Purchasing Manager's responsibilities include developing purchasing strategies, maintaining positive relationships with suppliers, coordinating with internal teams regarding their supply needs, and overseeing the purchasing team in their daily activities.

Objectives of this Role

• Manage and optimize purchasing activities and processes.
• Lead teams to negotiate the best possible deals with suppliers.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, directs, and controls activities related to the procurement function.
• Continuously evaluates market, delivery and pricing to determine present and future material availability to maximize profitability.
• Designs, implements, manages, and monitors procurement reporting systems to meet company requirements.
• Assigns procurement requests to the appropriate personnel.
• Recruits and maintains suppliers that provide high quality products and services at a better price while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct.
• Sources, Negotiates or supervises the negotiation of complex requests for equipment, supplies, and services from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Procures all necessary raw materials, tools, machinery, delivery trucks, needed for production or daily operation of the company, prepares and issues purchase orders and change notices.

Job Description:

-Vendor Evaluation: Conduct assessments to identify and qualify vendors based on quality, cost, and reliability.

-Request for Proposal (RFP) Creation: Draft and distribute RFPs to potential vendors, outlining the specifications and requirements for products or services needed.

-Cost Analysis: Perform detailed cost analyses to identify optimal procurement options aligned with budget constraints and quality standards.

-Negotiation: Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure advantageous contract terms and conditions.

-Compliance Monitoring: Keep procurement activities compliant with internal policies and external regulations.

-Quality Assurance: Collaborate with the quality control team to ensure the purchased materials meet all necessary quality metrics.

-Order Management: Oversee the entire ordering process, from initial requisition to final delivery, ensuring timeliness and accuracy.

-Supplier Relationship Management: Maintain and nurture relationships with suppliers for long-term partnership and potential cost savings.

-Technical Liaison: Serve as the point of contact between engineering departments and suppliers to clarify technical specifications or resolve issues.

-Contract Management: Administer supplier contracts and agreements, ensuring they meet both short-term needs and long-term strategic goals.

Job Requirement:

• Diploma / Degree in Electronics Engineering

• Proven experience in Engineering and Sourcing

• Proven experience in a high mix, low volume manufacturing environment

• Proven work experience in Electronics industry

• Proficiency in procurement software (e.g., SAP, Oracle)

• Strong data analysis skills

• Expertise in MS Office, especially Excel, for financial modeling

• Understanding of technical blueprints and schematics

Knowledge of quality control standards

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Requirements

• Dip holder (technical area)
• Problem solving skills
• Experience in negotiating with suppliers, sourcing new suppliers
• Experience in commodity strategy and management for maching and sheet metal
• Experience in New Product Introduction
• Quote analysis

Responsibilities

• Develop preferred suppliers for cost, capacity, quality and response to RFQ
• Drive cost reduction for respective commodities through supply base consolidation and negotiation
• Create and drive contract with key suppliers
• Drive materials lead-time reduction to meet with Customers’ expectations
• Supplier ramp up plan and highlight any potential supply chain challenges in a timely manner
• Coordinate and communicate new project Engineering Change Order implementation effectively to avoid/minimize any E&O exposure
• Provide technical support/advice to buyers, suppliers as well as customers
• Follow up on new vendor set-up and supply price is set-up LN systems before order placement by buyers
• Cost, lead-time, MOQ & NRE analysis on suppliers’ quotation. Make supplier recommendation to quote team
• End-of-Life management
• New Supplier survey & audit
• Source and recommend suppliers for business need

Procurement Coordinator

£30,000 + pension and benefits

Caerphilly

Are you a skilled Procurement professional on the lookout for an exciting, new role with a nationwide manufacturer? Does the thought of working for an 'Investors in People Gold' company that can offer excellent ongoing progression opportunities appeal to you?

We are currently recruiting for a Procurement Coordinator to join an award winning manufacturer in Romsey. This is a fantastic opportunity with great variety and a chance to work closely with the Supply Chain Manager and support the wider supply chain team to achieve set targets.

As Procurement Coordinator you will:

• Plan, develop, implement and evaluate processes for material delivery from supplier to point of assembly

• Interpret inventory requirements, production schedules, purchase requests and documents to coordinate purchasing activities within the organisation.

• Utilise the Material Requirements Planning system (MRP) or IT system that is in place and ensure that data is accurate and up to date.

• Take follow up actions in relation to material shortages or quality that affect production.

• Implement all processes to agreed standards and targets and identify and support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Monitor inventory levels against agreed target levels, and support inventory checks to validate inventory accuracy.

• Minimise obsolete/slow moving stock and ensure business is left with minimum liability.

• Negotiating with suppliers to agree prices, quantities, delivery schedules and terms.

Not only will you benefit from a competitive salary but you will also be able to take advantage of a great benefits package, excellent ongoing training and development, a vibrant working environment and excellent job variety.

The company in question is award winning and is going from strength to strength. Now is the best time to join.

For immediate consideration, please forward your CV to Alex at Vibe Recruit today.

Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Job Purpose

To lead and support the supplier sourcing selection, commercial contract negotiations and performance management of suppliers to deliver commercially beneficial and industry leading solutions and service to the Group.

Key Responsibilities

-Lead and support Tender Exercises - researching, selecting and contracting with the correct supplier for the business.

-Building relationships with suppliers and negotiating with them for the best price, quantities and delivery timescales

-Understanding the target market and analysing trends in order to make informed buying decisions

- Identifying and delivering procurement opportunities, increasing quality and value for money.

-Promote, develop and implement strategic sourcing for category, responsible for contract, implementation, performance and risk management.

-Supplier Relationship Management

-Stakeholder Management

-Production of professional category plans

-Work continually to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the procurement department

-Use robust project management techniques to ensure changes are implemented smoothly

-Contribution to the technical expertise of the procurement department and exemplary service to internal stakeholders

-Develop strong relationships with internal customers and external consultants and suppliers

-Develop reporting and analysis to track savings and performance.

-Budgetary responsibility related to rebates.

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the job.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

-Excellent written and oral communication skills

-Superb listening and interpersonal skills

-Strong customer service background

-Keen attention to detail and limiting mistakes & errors

-Self-motivated and ability to work under own guidance to manage workload

-Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

-Management experience and able to maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders

-Ability to prioritise and work high stress environment when needed

-Personality to have challenging conversations with stakeholders when circumstances arise

-Interest and motivation to pursue a career in Procurement/Supply Chain

-Ability to travel when needed

Job Characteristics

Experience

-Fast paced working environment

-Working in a Procurement function

-Head Office role, multiple stakeholders

-Strong Analytical Skills

-Challenging suppliers to improve poor performance

-Circulation of reports to all levels of an organisation

-Project Management Skills

Qualifications & Accreditations

-Educated to degree level

-CIPS Qualifications/ Currently undertaking CIPS Qualifications

Job Descriptions

- Assessing available supplies, maintaining good relationships with suppliers, and negotiating contracts.

- Analytical thinking and keeping up with market trends for goods and services.

-Adhering to and upholding the procurement policies and processes of the company.

-Examining, contrasting, evaluating, and authorizing the acquisition of goods and services.

- Managing inventories and maintaining accurate records of purchases and prices

- Updating supplier information, such as qualifications, time of delivery and product range

- Preparing budgets, cost analyses, and reports.

Requirements

- At least Diploma qualification in any field.

- Candidates with similar working experience are preferred.

- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and purchasing platforms such as Taobao and other china platform.

- Skills in communication and negotiation to ensure that every acquisition complies with business requirements.

Good analytical and strategic thinking skills.

- Attention to detail.

-Able to communicate in Chinese and both reading and writting to liaise with chinese speaking suppliers.

Job Responsibilities

- Provide advice to internal stakeholders on all procurement-related matters and ensure they are compliant with Company Procurement Policy.

- Perform vendor screening, supply market research and analytical studies to identify and select potential suppliers to be added to the pre-approved vendor list.

- Prepare RFQ/Tender documents

- Review and evaluate quotations from vendor

- Coordinate purchasing activities and services based on company’s needs.

- Monitor process and supplier performance and resolve issues with suppliers.

- Manage and analyze expense data with the objective to derive cost saving opportunities.

- Monitor contracts and renewal prior to expiry

- Any other duties assigned by manager

Requirements

- Min 3 years of relevant experience in the F&B industry

- Knowledge of MS Office (Google Drive)

- A positive work attitude and willingness to learn and contribute

- Good interpersonal and communication skills

- Self-driven and highly-motivated

- High degree of commitment and a good team player

- Able to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment

- Have initiative, independent and well-organised

Procurement Manager Responsibilities

• Devise and use fruitful sourcing strategies

• Discover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnerships

• Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms

• Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services

• Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries

• Examine and test existing contracts

• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness

• Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company

• Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients

• Expect unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies

• Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements

• Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs

Procurement Manager Requirements and skills

• Proven working experience as a Procurement Manager, Procurement Officer or Head of Procurement

• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in “reading” the market

• Talent in negotiations and networking

• Good knowledge of supplier or third party management software

• Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers

• Experience in collecting and analyzing data

• Strong leadership capabilities

• BSc degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration

• Reporting and operations

• Overseeing pre- to post-sales support activities for the designated goods and regions while guaranteeing the greatest level of client satisfaction

Responsibilities:

• To ensure the right material and services will be negotiated and procured at the optimum price, delivery and favourable terms and conditions.
• Source, compare and negotiate for bulk purchase from both local and overseas vendors
• In charge of daily operational purchasing needs such as planning, issuing and following up on Purchase Orders delivery and shipment schedules
• Evaluate supplier performance based on quality standards, delivery time & best prices and ensure all the criteria are met according to the organizational requirements and expectation
• Any other ad-hoc duties as assigned and required by the company

£56000 + bonuses

Abingdon, Oxfordshire, UK (2 days a week on site)

Your new company
My client is a UK government research entity responsible for the development of fusion energy. It operates as an executive non-departmental public body of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. Their role is to research fusion energy and related technologies, with the aim of positioning the UK as a leader in sustainable nuclear energy. The organisation continues to make strides in fusion energy development, aiming to transform this transformative energy technology into a viable source of power. As such, they are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to help them on this journey.

Your new role
In this role, you will provide support to the Strategic Procurement Business Partner and Department Heads, delivering procurement support across the organisation. This includes providing advice, guidance, and completion of large procurements for the growing R&D portfolio. You will mentor and develop members of the procurement team, ensuring the delivery of a first-class procurement service and compliance with UK directives for public sector procurement. You will also support the organisation in achieving its milestones and impacting the achievement of targets. You will coordinate procurement support for major projects, collaborating with others to define project scope in line with Public Contracts Regulations. You will pre-qualify contractors, interview and assess tenderers and negotiate contracts as required. You will manage, monitor, and control contractual progress of projects, ensuring adherence to contract terms considering time, cost, and quality. You will need to identify opportunities for improvements, propose solutions, and make final recommendations for the development of new solutions using analytical and constructive thinking. Lastly, you will provide assistance with the creation, application, and implementation of procurement strategies for site-specific initiatives in all types of procurement projects.

What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate for this role should be MCIPS qualified with experience in Public Sector Procurement and knowledge of PCR2015. They should have a good technical understanding of various procurement categories and possess strategic knowledge and experience in procurement. The candidate should have excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to negotiate at the highest levels with suppliers and be commercially astute and customer focused. They should have excellent negotiation skills with some understanding of NEC forms of contract. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential, with the ability to influence people at senior levels. The candidate should also be a good team player, capable of working effectively as part of the Group Procurement Team.

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Job Responsibilities

- Manage and lead procurement activities for supplies and services from vendors.

- Lead the competitive sourcing process, initiate requests for information/Quotation/Proposal, negotiate commercial terms.

- Execute all contractual matters of assigned projects and ensure that they are dealt with effectively.

- Monitor and analysis trends in spending and inventory control and make recommendations to identify areas for saving.

- Other adhoc matters assigned by the Management.

Requirements

- Min 3 years of relevant experience

- Has experience in managerial role, preferably in the F&B industry

- Good leadership and people management

- Knowledge of MS Office (Google Drive)

- A positive work attitude and willingness to learn and contribute

- Good interpersonal and communication skills

- Self-driven and highly-motivated

- High degree of commitment and a good team player

- Able to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment

- Have initiative, independent and well-organised

Job Responsibilities

- Manage and lead procurement activities for supplies and services from vendors.

- Lead the competitive sourcing process, initiate requests for information/Quotation/Proposal, negotiate commercial terms.

- Execute all contractual matters of assigned projects and ensure that they are dealt with effectively.

- Monitor and analysis trends in spending and inventory control and make recommendations to identify areas for saving.

- Other adhoc matters assigned by the Management.

Requirements

- Min 3 years of relevant experience

- Has experience in managerial role, preferably in the F&B industry

- Good leadership and people management

- Knowledge of MS Office (Google Drive)

- A positive work attitude and willingness to learn and contribute

- Good interpersonal and communication skills

- Self-driven and highly-motivated

- High degree of commitment and a good team player

- Able to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment

- Have initiative, independent and well-organised

• Skilled in computer operations, especially proficient with MS Office tools like Word, Excel, and Outlook, and capable of quickly grasping and mastering new software.
• Produces standard reports, work orders, etc., using Excel and system databases. Handles administrative duties such as expediting parts, data copying, and filing.
• Utilizes ERP system tools and Microsoft for data collection and analysis.
• Engages in procurement processes such as negotiation optimization, and collaborating with internal and external parties.

Job Responsibilities

- Provide advice to internal stakeholders on all procurement-related matters and ensure they are compliant with Company Procurement Policy.

- Perform vendor screening, supply market research and analytical studies to identify and select potential suppliers to be added to the pre-approved vendor list.

- Prepare RFQ/Tender documents

- Review and evaluate quotations from vendor

- Coordinate purchasing activities and services based on company’s needs.

- Monitor process and supplier performance and resolve issues with suppliers.

- Manage and analyze expense data with the objective to derive cost saving opportunities.

- Monitor contracts and renewal prior to expiry

- Any other duties assigned by manager

Requirements

- Min 3 years of relevant experience in the F&B industry

- Knowledge of MS Office (Google Drive)

- A positive work attitude and willingness to learn and contribute

- Good interpersonal and communication skills

- Self-driven and highly-motivated

- High degree of commitment and a good team player

- Able to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment

- Have initiative, independent and well-organised

Job Descriptions

- Assessing available supplies, maintaining good relationships with suppliers, and negotiating contracts.

- Analytical thinking and keeping up with market trends for goods and services.

-Adhering to and upholding the procurement policies and processes of the company.

-Examining, contrasting, evaluating, and authorizing the acquisition of goods and services.

- Managing inventories and maintaining accurate records of purchases and prices

- Updating supplier information, such as qualifications, time of delivery and product range

- Preparing budgets, cost analyses, and reports.

Requirements

- At least Diploma qualification in any field.

- Candidates with similar working experience are preferred.

- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and purchasing platforms such as Taobao

- Skills in communication and negotiation to ensure that every acquisition complies with business requirements.

Good analytical and strategic thinking skills.

- Attention to detail.