Muc-Off was established in 1994, and since then we have experienced strong global growth in the bicycle and motorcycle markets. Today, we are global leaders in our field and have a disruptive and distinctive approach to life. Partnered with some of the world’s best teams and athletes across a range of cycling disciplines, Muc-Off has become the reference point in the care and maintenance category with exciting and ambitious plans for the future.
An opportunity has arisen for a procurement professional seeking a new challenge within the dynamic, fast-moving environment of this growing business.
About the role
Reporting to the Head of Purchasing, this role is responsible for carrying out a broad range of purchasing-related activity within the Muc-Off business.
Key responsibilities:
Leadership:
* General management of current suppliers and ongoing supply planning
* Contribute to supporting a collaborative and high performing team
* Support promoting a positive working culture and working environment
* Drive Performance Excellence
* Introduce KPI measures that track procurement performance
New Product Initiatives and Development:
* Provide procurement expertise in supporting the product design and development team to bring new initiatives to market in a cost effective, quality and timely manner. Innovation and new product development are key elements of the business’s growth strategy
Supplier Sourcing:
* Support a global sourcing strategy aligned to the business growth plans, focused on cost effectiveness and supply chain efficiency
* Support a procurement strategy that mitigates the risk of single source supply and which includes developing local manufacturing and contract packing operations
* Enhance supplier relationship management
* Provide procurement insights that support projects developing the network of 3rd party logistics providers and contact filling operations
* Drive cost savings through the end-to-end supply chain process including freight, duty and handling charges
Cross Functional Collaboration:
* Work cross functionally to provide procurement support to meet the business needs in areas such as technical compliance, product costing and physical distribution
Must-haves:
* A proven procurement leader with a passion for driving strategic initiatives, optimizing processes and delivering cost effective solutions.
* An expert in supplier management and strategic sourcing of a diverse range of raw materials, components, finished goods and contracted services on a global basis.
* An individual who is adaptable and flexible to support a varied range of direct and indirect procurement activities.
* A commercially astute individual who can manage activities including landed cost and airfreight calculations and import duty validation and management.
* An energetic communicator who can engage and inspire internal and external stakeholders.
* A proactive problem-solver who thrives on continuous improvement and innovation.
* An individual with honed system and analytical skills.
Desirable:
SAP Experience – Minimum Business 1
Why Muc-Off?
This is a great time to be part of this rapidly growing, truly innovative British business as we embark on new territories and sectors, whilst growing our brand presence across core bicycle and motorbike markets. In what is a truly results-driven culture; the rewards and career development opportunities are second to none.