Purchasing and Planning Manager

Job description / Role

The Procurement Manager oversees all aspects of materials from raw material purchases and delivery through shipments to customers. Owns the procurement system and assists the Regional Supply Chain Manager with planning, scheduling, inventory, shipping and receiving.

Client Details

A leading international food/food ingredients business.

Description

Responsible for all aspects of the procurement process and system; directs planning of procurement and raw materials, including subcontracted services; responsible for Service level, inventory level and turns; ensures that every step of the procurement and material management processes are functioning effectively to avoid costly delays and lost sales opportunities due to availability of materials; and communicates needs and objectives to key internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, sales, service, manufacturing and management.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

* Assesses Supply Chain organization to determine if business needs are being met and creates action plans to address deficiencies. Responds to escalated issues to assist with determining solution for business success.
* Direct oversight of the Purchasing function and assists the Regional Supply Chain Manager with management of all Division Supply Chain Management functions to include:
* Responsible for Purchase and supply Planning, MRP and Supplier Management
* Negotiates cost reductions. Identifies primary and alternate sources for each item needed and encourages suppliers to remain competitive to achieve best value (quality, lead time, and service).
* Responsible to manage 5 direct reports of purchase category officers and an assistant Purchase manager.
* Monitors prices and trends of major commodities; analyses impact based on annual usage and reports findings to management for budgeting purposes.
* Monitors significant trends, changes in suppliers, and prices to capitalize on opportunities and/or protect company positions.
* Prepares and issues POs for all materials to support production and sales.
* Researches and identifies non-standard or at-risk materials and assist in developing new sources of supply.
* Contacts Suppliers to negotiate contracts/pricing, troubleshoot problems, and to arrange and coordinate challenging shipments.
* Selects suppliers and works with Quality Manager to qualify and measure performance in areas of quality, on-time-delivery, technical resources/support and ease of doing business.
* Negotiates terms to obtain necessary materials and product in timely and most cost-effective manner.
* Solicits promotions, discounts, markdowns, warehousing options and favourable payment terms from suppliers.
* Works with Quality Manager to Identify and resolve problems with suppliers in a timely manner.
* Responds for procurement ISO internal and external audits in timely and accurate manner as required.
* Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Job Offer

A hands-on challenge managing Procurement for one of the world's largest food/food ingredients businesses with a significant and growing footprint in the region.

Requirements

* Postgraduate degree with 10+ years progressive Purchasing experience or equivalent experience with CPIM/CSCP/CIPS, 5+ years management experience.
* Experienced in purchasing commodities
* Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint with understanding to analyse and prepare dashboards and reports.
* Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems. (MS dynamics AX preferred)
* Experienced in import compliance requirement and applicable laws.
* Demonstrated leadership skills. Highly motivated and ability to work independently and implement change where needed. Dedicated to the pursuit of continuous improvement.
* Highly organized and process driven. Excellent attention to detail.
* Ability to communicate effectively and work well in a team-based environment. Computer Skills.

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.