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Commodity Purchasing Manager

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the quality, cost material suppliers into the business.

Manage as the Commodity Manager planning and achieving the sites performance.
Lead a team of Commodity Buyer on both sites for Direct and Indirect
With regular project & team meetings, offer suggestions for improvement that will allow objectives and targets to be achieved and bettered.
Delivering and executing robust plans for year on year performance using SPS, LRP
Develop supplier base in line with the Plant and Global Strategy.
Work closely with Plant quality and PC&L to react immediately to Supplier issues.
Drive collaboration with business partners to achieve quality performance targets achieving business requirements.
Facilitate cross functional participation in all Supplier Quality, Cost initiative, Project launch issues.
Visit suppliers in the International environment.
Support Plant strategy and business case development ie Outsourcing/ Insourcing.
Manage the personnel requirements of the Purchasing team, ensuring requirements with individual welfare, training needs and Job performance are met.
Ensure activities are performed with high integrity and in compliance with Global, Divisional and Site procedures and encourage Process and Systems Improvements

SKILLS

Mandatory

Negotiation skills, Commercially, Timing, relationship building in an International market.
Experience of suppliers achieving joint goals in Quality, Cost and Capacity.
Leading a multi-talented team across multi sites.
5+ years relevant experience in related automotive / engineering environment.
A strong understanding of technical drawings and specifications.
Excellent communication skills presenting to all levels of management.

Desirable

CIPS Qualified.
An understanding of GES, SAP and similar systems.
Manufacturing knowledge and experience in a variety of products (Machining, Forging, Moulding) etc
Technical qualification (Apprentice or Engineer).

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE

Mandatory

ATTRIBUTES

Self-motivated and have a strong and flexible attitude towards work requirements.
Ability to communicate at all levels within the business and at suppliers.
Team management.
Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to work under pressure and deadlines when required.
To comply to business, Safety and Environmental regulations such as PPE showing responsibility of personal safety and that of others.
Treat work colleagues with respect. (Equality and Diversity)

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