Job Overview
CK Group is recruiting a Procurement Supply Chain Leader for a global medical technology company. This permanent role involves leading a team of 7, overseeing material planning, indirect procurement, and plant maintenance stores with Monday to Friday daytime working hours based in Plymouth.
The Role
You will collaborate closely with the Supply Chain Manager to shape the department's strategic direction, ensuring achievement of key supply chain targets including cost reduction, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead all aspects of purchasing activities, including raw and indirect materials and Plant Maintenance stores.
* Implement site MRO strategy to reduce vendor numbers and enhance supplier integration.
* Collaborate with production operations to manage warehouse or production changes impacting supply chain processes.
* Evaluate supplier compliance with corporate procedures, conducting regular audits and handling CAPA actions.
* Provide quarterly Material Forecasts and update Finance on any price changes affecting Purchase Price Variance (PPV).
* Serve as subject matter expert for departmental audits and supply chain-related issues.
* Identify cost-saving opportunities and lead process improvement initiatives to maximise value for money.
* Manage HMRC Inward Processing compliance and support Finance with audit requests and customs data.
Requirements
* Relevant professional qualifications such as MCIPS or equivalent are desirable.
* Significant experience in supply chain management within high-volume manufacturing environments.
* Strong leadership skills, with a proven ability to develop and manage multi-disciplined teams.
* Proficiency in supplier and customer relationship management, focusing on delivering measurable benefits.
* Highly skilled in business analysis, process improvement, and organisational transformation.
* Working knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).