Job purpose:
You will be responsible for leading and developing the end-to-end supply chain within the manufacturing operation, driving efficiency, performance, and continuous improvement.
You will combine the management of the existing purchasing team with a tireless, enthusiastic and focused approach to hands on day-to-day negotiations with a global supply chain in a fast-moving and fluid environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a driven professional to step into a strategic leadership role with significant operational influence.
Key Responsibilities:
As an integral part of the operational side of the business, you will be directly responsible for the successful formulation and implementation of purchasing processes to ensure:
- The timely, accurate and effective running and development of the MRP system
- The effective implementation and maintenance of Vendor Schedules
- The effective management of a Global Supply Chain
- The ongoing management and development of existing Supply Contracts
- The ongoing ma
- set and achieved
- The timely annual review of all standards costs
- Reporting on key KPIs including inventory turns, forecast accuracy, OTIF, and cost-to-servenagement and development of negotiated Supply Chain Solutions
- MPV targets are
- Leading weekly planning meetings and providing insights to senior management
Stores Management:
- The effective management of stores within the company’s manufacturing facility to drive operational efficiency
Person Specification
Essential criteria
- At least 5 years’ experience in a senior procurement role including successful formulation and implementation of procurement strategies and supply contracts with quantifiable results.
- Have the seniority and presence to negotiate at the highest level.
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Desirable Criteria
- Preferably experience within an electronic, electrical/electro-mechanical engineering environment
- Be computer literate with preference being given to those with MRP experience and/or a CIPS qualification.
- Experience with advanced analytics or AI-enabled supply chain tools (e.g., forecasting, inventory optimisation)
Working Hours
Your contracted hours of work are 38 hours per week; however, you will be expected to work the hours deemed necessary to fulfil the job requirements.
Hinchtech Ltd T/A Nitronica operate within a 4-day work week. The following shift patterns are available for this position:
- Monday – Thursday 07:00 – 17:00
- Monday – Thursday 07:30 – 17:30
Benefits
- Free Parking
- Monthly free healthy breakfast
- Private Medical Insurance
- Enhanced pension contributions
- Life Assurance up to 1x your salary**
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program
Hinchtech Ltd T/A Nitronica is an equal opportunities employer
Pay: £55,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
