Purchasing Manager

Godiva Limited is one of the world's leading provider of specialist equipment for the emergency services market and is the home of the internationally recognised Godiva brand. With representative offices and distributors throughout the world, our pumps can be found in service in more than 100 countries.

Godiva Limited is a unit of IDEX Corporation.

Tasks

To lead our Purchasing Team based in Warwick we are looking for you as

PURCHASING MANAGER

As Purchasing Manager at Godiva, you will be part of the Senior Leadership Team and responsible for managing all procurement activities including procuring goods and services such as raw materials, equipment, parts, supplies, Contract management and pricing negotiations. While you are leading and developing your team you are implementing improvements to take the department to the next level.

YOUR TASKS

• The full management of the Purchasing function including processes and procedures and the overall efficiency of the function.
• Provide leadership, coaching and development to the purchasing team.
• A strategic focus of the function including the implementation of improvements.
• Ensure all departmental processes are compliant and effective.
• Negotiate contracts and terms with a global supply base.
• Quote, negotiate orders, and complete transactions with sources in the U.S., China, India, and other countries.
• Monitor worldwide changes that affect supply and demand, tracking market conditions that impact price trends and delivery constraints. Take proactive steps to ensure flow.

Requirements

YOUR PROFILE

• Bachelor s degree in Purchasing, Business Administration, or a related field, CIPS certification is advantageous.
• Multiple years experience in supply chain management; or equivalent
• Profound experience as a Purchasing Manager within a low/mid volume manufacturing or engineering business.
• Proven track record in delivering a best-in-class purchasing service to your business.
• Experience in Value Stream Mapping and Managed Inventories.
• Strong analytical skills and cost consciousness.
• Excellent people managing and coaching skills.
• Solid systems knowledge including MRP Systems

Benefits

WE OFFER

• A corporate culture based on teamwork and continuous development of a globally operating company
• The values "Trust, Team, Excellence" characterise our actions
• Market-driven and performance-related remuneration and a wide range of opportunities for further development
• IDEX has a philosophy of internal talent development and career progression with both local and global opportunities

ARE YOU INTERESTED?

We are looking forward to meeting you. Please send your application via our online portal.

IDEX Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity.