Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager

Our client is a world leader in providing specialist field joint coating services to the onshore and offshore services for all major pipeline construction contractors (Oil & Gas) who have earned a reputation for quality, performance, reliability in the services of the company.

The Role

To develop & manage a world class Procurement function that is responsible for ensuring all demands for products and services are met in an efficient and most cost-effective manner. Building a strong team and supplier base with agreed service levels taking into consideration lead times and inventory

• Own Supplier relationships on behalf of the business and negotiate expected Service Level Agreements including but not limited to; Pricing, Rebates, Lead Times; Warranties; NDAs, Freight costs etc
  
• Support GSM global policy and ensure 100% compliance for PIH.
  
• Lead Quarterly Supplier Reviews to develop business opportunities; Review what is / is not working and expand / reduce working with suppliers.
  
• Lead Supplier Audit activity as part of RFT Culture within SCM.
  
• Look at areas of supply risk and eliminate (single source material, critical suppliers, etc.) review Make versus Buy strategy.
  
• Market Intel
  
• Keep up to date with market pricing and ensure the business is using latest pricings (materials, etc.)
  
• New ideas support doing things differently with input from suppliers.
  
• Gain visibility of competitor strategies and suppliers.
  
• Support Plan to Outperform Team in quest for increased wallet share; business diversification and equipment automation activities.
  
• Support Business WCT Initiatives with focus on Consignment stocks Work with suppliers to introduce and manage.
  
• JIT help develop a process to support JIT for build / mobilisation. Measurable On-time delivery.
  
• E&O look at selling opportunities.
  

Education

• Ideally qualified or working towards full CIPS certification
  
• Minimum of 5 GCSE (including Mathematics and English Language)
  
• Engineering / Electrical qualifications an advantage but not essential
  
  

Work Experience Required

• Minimum of 3 years working within a purchasing environment ideally within an engineering
  
• Able to prioritise own workload and coordinate suppliers lead times and deliveries
  
• Good overall commercial awareness
  
• Knowledge of stock control procedures and computerized inventory systems
  
• An understanding of the principles of LEAN
  
• Knowledge of processing purchases and supply chain related issues
  
• Experience of Word & Excel processes
  
• Strong people and leadership skills
  
• Driving license
  
• Results Driven