To supervise the purchasing activities of Buyers and Purchasing Administrator. 

To continuously improve the effectiveness of the Company’s Procurement, Materials Management & Supply Base through the identification and implementation of matched purchasing strategies & procedures. 

Key Accountabilities 
-To provide supervisory support to a small of Buyers and to coach/mentor the team to enhance individual and business performance. 
-Ensure achievement of Purchasing team KPI’s on cost, inventory control and delivery 
-Manage Inventory in accordance with local and corporate objectives. 
-Identify and develop key proactive procurement strategies to ensure we remain competitive, commercially and technologically, within the target market places. 
-Identify key suppliers to support business plans and develop strategic partnerships to ensure best practice in supply chain management and work with these identified key suppliers to ensure consistent market competitiveness in both lead-time and cost 
-Be constantly aware of  the technical environment in which we operate and identify potential products, services or technologies which could benefit us in the pursuit of its business plans 
-Maintain a set of metrics for purchasing which capture the departmental performance for on-time delivery in full. 
-Select appropriate suppliers to transact with based on our 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 QHSE team. 
-Help to maintain the materials cost data-base to ensure accuracy 
-Ensure conformance to Q/QA systems within the team and the supply chain 
-Provide information to the operations team that facilitates contract specific planning and scheduling. 

Employment, Educational and Professional Background 
-The purchasing function operates both internally and externally. Good communication is crucial and the post holder must engage in regular communication with all departments. Consequently, the post holder must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts. 
-The ability to coach and mentor colleagues to improve performance. 
-The successful candidate should have the ability to meet the expectation of both internal and external customers, clients and suppliers through a sound understanding of their requirements as well as being being responsive to their needs. 
-The ability to think through and adopt a clear, sensible 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. 
-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 and possesses a strong results orientation. 
-The ideal candidate will have an accredited CIP’s Qualification and a knowledge & understanding of MRP/ERP (ideally Oracle).
-As well as experience in negotiation & supplier development techniques gained through a similar role, experience of managing or supervising others would also be advantageous.