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The Company:
A bespoke Flexographic printing and Flexible Packaging Manufacturer who supply packaging solutions to a wide range of industries. Who are now looking for a Procurement & Commercial Manager to join the team.
Job Title:
Procurement & Commercial Manager
Principle Accountabilities of the Procurement & Commercial Manager:
The cost-effective procurement of the raw material and services portfolio covering a range of categories to support UK site operations plus supporting procurement activity to settle key raw material contracts for the Group.
Support the Client Services Team to drive profitable growth through the commercial development of sales opportunities from new and existing customers.
Domestic Spend - £15 million
To establish commodity knowledge, enabling the minimisation of market exposure and exploitation of market opportunity.
Develop understanding of commodity markets, which are the underlying cost driver to key purchases.
Develop understanding of commodity markets, which are the underlying cost driver to key purchases.
Provide analysis and interpretation of markets to the business along with recommendations on buying decisions.
Develop effective buying plans and where appropriate, hedging strategies to manage market exposure and volatility.
Understanding key players in the market, who influence price.
Provide expert, detailed knowledge and understanding to the wider business through the preparation of the monthly Procurement Report including cost trackers plus additional internal correspondence to ensure the business can react to commercial pressures.
To ensure security of supply through appropriate supplier selection and contracting
Maintain supplier materials database to capture potential supply partners for new materials.
Execute effective supplier appraisal to recruit the appropriate supply base to support business continuity.
Understand supplier’s capacity and capability requirements.
Tender/contract with suppliers who match the supply requirements of the business.
Ensure ongoing capability and continuous improvement through regular reviews and KPI measurement.
Encourage continuous improvement within the supply base through target setting and monitoring.
Drive timely settlement of contracts to ensure the interests of the business are protected.
To ensure appropriate purchasing involvement and influence in all areas of managed spend.
Understand who are the key stakeholders within the business and develop appropriate relationships.
Identify opportunity to further increase the effective involvement of purchasing.
Ensure the procurement strategy is understood and supported by key stakeholders and relevant information is communicated.
Utilise supporting functions to best advantage of the procurement process, working to develop streamlined processes to support the buying activity to best effect.
Manage supplier performance.
Supplier evaluation programme.
Review approved suppliers list.
To minimise the transactional cost of buying.
Work with suppliers to develop cost transparency.
Develop process and systems to minimise the transactional cost.
Automate the process wherever cost effective, using IT as appropriate.
Review contracts and advise on the exposure and risk to the business.
To effectively manage the administration of the procurement process
Ensure that key correspondence outlining commercial discussions and agreements are retained.
Maintain the contracts and cost savings database.
Complete price movement sheets.
Report PPV.
Report on vendor / category spend.
Ensure contracts for renewal are highlighted in a timely manner to allow the renegotiation/retender process.
Ensure appropriate correspondence, legal documentation and contracts are stored effectively.
Maintain electronic supply contracts.
Each month prepare the Procurement Report detailing the key market indices along with supporting narrative.
On a yearly basis prepare; procurement budget forecast for the coming year, summary of the cost saving initiatives and projects for the coming year detailing forecasted savings and timelines.
Ensure Non-Disclosure Agreements are established with the supply base as appropriate.
Internal Management System auditor.
Carry out Internal Management Systems audits as defined by the audit schedule.
Commercial and Client Management
Overall responsibility for sales forecast to present to the GSD and Board as required.
Through the Client Services Team Leaders, monitor and improve – inc. but not limited to: -
Sales Forecast
Sales order intake
Aged Stock
Base material stock holding
Origination and Transport
Base material price increases
Commercial understanding
Overall responsibility for the commercial strength of the business and its financial commitments.
Leadership & Strategy
Effectively communicate the strategy internally and coordinate activities to ensure the team deliver to expected requirements.
Carry out appraisals and set clear objectives, KPI’s and performance metrics for the team Leaders.
Attend SLT meetings, representing Clients Services clearly communicating, and working with the team to resolve any issues affecting the department
General:
Work alongside others within the business to promote and implement the company’s policies and goals.
Treat all colleagues in a professional, fair, and empathetic manner.
Ensure health, safety, environment, and quality always remain a priority.
Work on your own initiative as required ensuring the smooth, efficient, and effective availability of financial information is available for the business.
Be flexible to provide the required support to the Purchasing function wherever this may be required.
Maintain regular, consistent, and professional attendance, punctuality, personal appearance, and adherence to relevant health & safety procedures always.
Salary:
Up to £60,000 depending on experience plus company benefits.
If you feel you have the right skill set and attributes for this role then please contact us on a confidential basis: (phone number removed) or apply via the website