Purchasing Manager - Elevation Recruitment Group : Job Details

Elevation Recruitment Group are currently seeking an experienced and resilient Procurement Manager to join a market leading Locomotive business based near Doncaster, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing a professional procurement strategy. This position requires a proactive leader who will be accountable for managing all aspects of product, commodity, and vendor sourcing, aligning these activities with framework strategies, or developing localized strategies that meet internal stakeholder needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Procurement Leadership:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with objectives or tailor these strategies to meet specific business unit needs.
• Guide and support the business unit purchasing teams to ensure that sourcing activities maximize Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) benefits.
• Lead initiatives to meet budgeted inflation/deflation targets, collaborating closely with the sourcing team.

Performance Optimization:

• Drive the performance of the purchasing teams by setting clear KPIs, offering ongoing support, and implementing solutions that optimize their operational efficiency.
• Lead cost reduction and working capital initiatives, delivering financial benefits year on year.
• Manage and nurture key supplier relationships to safeguard the company’s interests through formal reviews, metrics, and engagement.

Operational Excellence:

• Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety, Environmental, and other relevant legislation or standards.
• Oversee the evaluation of supply sources in all RFQ and tendering activities, ensuring that quality performance is considered as part of the Total Cost of Acquisition.
• Define, negotiate, and implement commercial and contractual terms in formal agreements at the part, commodity, or service level.
• Manage New Product Introduction (NPI) processes and ensure First Article Inspection (FAI) clearance/conformity aligns with strategic objectives.

Continuous Improvement:

• Support stakeholder requirements for new customer bids and develop strategies that advance technological innovations and supply chain improvements.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the purchasing function in all aspects of Cost, Quality, and Delivery.
• Work with the Supply Chain Manager to develop and enhance Work Instructions (WI), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and other purchasing-specific processes.

Supplier Management:

• Lead supplier rationalization strategies and develop strategic suppliers to maintain a competitive market position, including leveraging Low-Cost Country sources.
• Establish structured QCDMT reviews with assigned suppliers to monitor performance and drive improvement plans.

Team Development:

• Collaborate with the Supply Chain Manager to create and implement development plans for the purchasing team.
• Provide a level of escalation to the purchasing team in the event of supply issues or order deferrals.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work as part of cross-functional teams to support commercial bid proposals and other business initiatives.
• Engage with colleagues in inventory management, stores, data analytics, and logistics to meet supply chain targets.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in procurement or supply chain management, preferably within a similar industry.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of developing and executing procurement strategies.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management capabilities.
• Knowledge of health & safety and environmental regulations.

If this is something that you feel would suit you well, then please feel free to apply.