The Procurement Director oversees the procurement function to ensure timely cost-effective and high-quality supply of materials, consumables, and subcontracted goods. This role involves managing purchasing inventory control supplier negotiations, and process improvement while aligning procurement activities with business goals.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and mentor 2 direct reports within the Procurement Department.
* Establish and implement standardized procurement processes to deliver a high level of service to all business departments.
* Develop and maintain systems for continuous review of products and pricing to support business growth.
* Liaise with senior team managers to ensure procurement strategies are aligned with overall business goals.
* Oversee the purchasing of coils indent orders consumables subcontracted services and buy-in stock.
* Liaise with and update Warehouse and Sales Teams regarding purchase order ETAs.
* Negotiate with suppliers to secure best-value pricing and terms.
* Monitor purchase orders supplier performance and pricing updates.
* Organise and report on monthly coil stocktakes.
* Maintain selected items in Inventory Maintenance.
* Advise senior management on import coil status and opportunities.
* Maintain and distribute coil costing/rebate spreadsheets.
* Update monthly branch coil pricing and communicate to relevant stakeholders.
Skill Requirements:
* Proven experience in procurement management preferably within manufacturing or industrial environments.
* Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams.
* Excellent negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
* Strong analytical skills for pricing costing and inventory data analysis.
* Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word Outlook).