Purchasing Group Leader

Clydebank, Dunbartonshire
Red The Consultancy

Our ship management client is looking for an experienced Purchasing Group Leader to join their organisation (near Glasgow) on a 6 month fixed term contract. The Purchasing Group Leader will be responsible for ensuring all tasks are completed with the Purchasing Dept.

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT

• Previous Line Management responsibility.
• Highly experienced within a Purchasing environment.
• Previous experience forecasting.
• High level of numerical and analytical experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Reviewing current systems and processes, making recommendations, and implementing positive change.
• Building new and developing ongoing relationships with key suppliers, providing regular feedback on performance through monthly monitoring of KPI s.
• Sourcing new and monitoring suppliers, keeping to price, delivery, and quality standards.
• Advising Purchasing Controller/Purchasing Manager where a provider is failing to deliver services in accordance with the contractual specification.
• Responsibility for Management of staff, including appraisals and development. Continually driving performance and improving efficiency.
• Monitor the achievement of departmental and business objectives at team and individual level.
• Supporting the Purchasing team to achieve the Company goals and develop direct reports.
• Facilitate continuous improvement process.
• Continuously strive to increase contract value for money.
• Establish an appropriate programme for the team to review contracts and SLA s through appropriate monitoring and contract compliance systems.
• Ensuring that the purchasing department contributes proactively to the company.
• Respond to internal audit reviews and implement action plans within agreed deadlines.
• Working closely with relevant stakeholders to ensure effective and efficient communication.

REMUNERATION PACKAGE ON OFFER

Competitive Salary.