BTP is seeking a seasoned Procurement & Planning Director to lead a team of procurement and planning professionals.
This role involves close collaboration with the company's Senior Leadership, Production, Sales, Warehousing, and Planning teams to ensure timely acquisition and supply of goods and services.
Key Responsibilities:
* Supervise, train, and motivate a team of procurement and demand planning experts to adhere to standard policies and procedures.
* Manage supplier relationships, negotiating operating practices.
* Ensure delivery of service levels and supplies to contractual obligations.
* Identify and mitigate procurement-related risks, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical requirements.
* Develop, propose, and implement procurement strategies that align with company goals.
* Collaborate with various departments to understand their procurement needs, forecast future requirements, and develop procurement plans accordingly.
* Oversee the creation, review, and approval of purchase orders, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing.
* Collaborate with sales teams to understand customers' needs and requirements.
* Ensure accurate and efficient allocation of sales requirements against inventory.
* Continuously review and improve processes, systems, and tools to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and productivity.
* Actively promote and contribute to a positive Health, Safety, and Environment Culture through leadership and example.
About You:
* Experience in a similar role in the heavy mobile equipment industry or related sectors.
* Experience in a supervisory role or higher.
* Strong industry knowledge.
* Experience with Power BI reporting suite preferred.
* Pronto and Coupa experience is preferred.
* Proactive, highly motivated with a collaborative team-orientated mindset.
* Strong organisational and time management skills.
* Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills essential.
* Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.