About the job:Please note that we will only be able to accept candidates who have the appropriate rights and documentation for employment in the UK.Job Purpose:To implement and oversee qualitative and value for money sourcing and purchasing systems and processes as well as ensure company objectives are met including streamlining and sustainability. To effectively liaise and communicate with team members and the Group Production Director to ensure adequate stock is available at all times in the UK and Poland.Key Responsibilities:JPI Tracker Prepare and issue proposals for costings in relation to sell price.Develop and execute purchasing strategies as well as tracking metrics to reduce expenses and reporting, in both the UK and Poland markets.Implement a system for ensuring reporting and compliance is tracked for duties and taxes concerning Janus environmental social governance responsibility.Act as the Subject Matter Expert for European Procurement teams processes and systems.Forecasting market trends to mitigate risks to the business in line with the CRU.Conduct assessments to identify new and reliable suppliers/vendors as well as sustainable and value for money quality products.Create and maintain an up-to-date supplier / vendor database in ERP, (Business Central).Oversee the management of supplier / vendor product cost, quality and delivery performance.Developing strategies to identify significant bottom-line cost savings and introduce company-wide best practices to maximise value. Annually review supplier / vendor pricing and negotiate to ensure the most competitive deals on purchased products / services.Carry out market analysis to determine future product / material availability.Prepare and manage budget for the Sourcing Department.Expedite purchase orders and ensure suppliers deliver requested items within set time constraints.Develop, implement, and manage a supplier relationship management program, supplier performance reviews and audits.Create and develop multi-year strategies, collaborating with the internal team as well as suppliers.Train, coach, and develop relevant staff within the regional team.Raise and maintain timely and accurate purchase orders for all raw materials.Oversee the processing for payment and preparation of invoices and co-ordinate any responses to queries from Finance Department.Ensure control and accurate and timely recording of all goods in to the factory with the Goods-In Supervisor.To monitor and manage any open POs and GRNI at month-end to ensure accurate reflection of the current status.To keep internal customers informed of raw material delivery status, advise of any delays/ shortages/quality issues, and manage back orders with suppliers.To accurately record all incoming goods into the system and ensure that the Production Operators are using the handheld terminals (HHTs).To check incoming delivery notes against purchase orders to ensure the value/quantity match, and manage any differences.To oversee management and print of warehouse receipts to ensure timely and accurate recording of stock and costs.To ensure there are accurate purchase order details on all supplier delivery notes, and that costs and quantities are validated.Report on purchasing KPIs data as well as provide data to the Production Accountant.To inform the Production Planner of any purchase order variance issues.To assist the Group Production Director Logistics with any additional tasks as required.To provide holiday or sickness cover for absent team members where appropriate.Key attributes/skills and qualifications:Skills:Five years plus experience in procurement or relevant field.Experience in managing performance and wellbeing of direct reports, via regular one-to-one meetings, annual appraisals, setting KPIs and goals.Experience with chairing disciplinary, grievance or appeal hearings (with HR support).Experience with recruiting, onboarding and arranging training for employees alongside the HR department and in line with HR processes.Experience leading global / international procurement initiatives.Ability to fully work on site.Competencies:Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently.Making decisions based on (in)complete information and initiating the required action to put decisions into practice.Maintaining a calm and objective stance.Ability to travel for supplier audits and visits.Ability to communicate effectively and liaise across all departments and locations.To have effective negotiation skills.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management).To be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.To have a working understanding of the warehousing, manufacturing, inventory and purchasing modules of the ERP system (Business Central).To be able to carry out independent search queries in ERP system (BC) and interpret the results.
Job Title
European Sourcing Manager