This role will support the Head of Procurement for Casting raw and Machined castings and or Services. Responsible for timely delivery of Materials and Services to site in accordance with the constraints & lead-times agreed between the business and the suppliers. Support HOP on other commodities, raw material bar and forgings and subcontract.
Maintains clear and effective lines of communication between suppliers and the business to ensure delivery in accordance with agreed plan, attending cross-functional meetings to present updates against project targets.
Ensure KPIs and actions trackers/plans are used effectively to manage and escalate supplier performance as appropriate.
Maintain business systems with up to date information, parameters and data to ensure purchasing and supply process are driven by exceptions.
Manage & support quarterly stocktakes at supplier premises.
To support internal & external sales teams on gaining costs to support tenders.
Aftermarket quotations required in a 24-48 turnaround, complex requirements within 5 working days.
Objectives & Measurement - Including but not limited to:
Key Responsibilities and Specific Accountabilities:
Objectives:
* Create and implement category sourcing strategies utilising Category Management process
* Manage all commercial aspects of sourcing - spend analysis, tendering and business award
* Source and evaluate new products to promote cost savings and efficiencies
* Negotiate, implement and maintain su...