Plant Purchasing Manager Head of Purchasing

• Lead Plant purchasing activities (Capex Services MRO ) including negotiation supplier selection and supplier development
• Monitoring/Executing capital procurement activities for critical spares and new equipment to ensure continuity of site manufacturing operations
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers promoting open communication addressing performance issues and fostering continuous improvement.
• Identifying and implementing bundling opportunities and establishing the necessary network with the local purchasing managers of other Gx locations
• Negotiate contracts terms and conditions with local managed suppliers to secure favorable pricing delivery and stocking agreements to meet production and inventory schedules.
• Ensure contracts comply with legal requirements and company policies - Monitor and manage contract renewals and terminations
• Implement cost-saving initiatives and track procurement performance; execute an annual cost savings program to meet company KPIs.
• Maintain a strong ethical approach to procurement promoting fairness transparency and integrity in all procurement activities.
• Perform day-to-day operational activities including: establishment of purchase orders and outline agreements expediting of deliveries resolution of invoice discrepancies/complaints and non-conformance
• Leading and developing site Procurement personnel; execute employee development and coaching processes

Qualifications :

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in supply chain management business operations industrial engineering or similar
• 6-7 years of proven procurement and supplier management experience ideally in Direct and Indirect Material / MRO purchasing
• Proven experience in operational purchasing contract/quotation negotiation and supplier relationship management
• Proficiency in using SAP MM SAP Ariba and Microsoft office suite
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to mentor and develop purchasing team members
• Ideally but not required: Experience in Material requirements planning/Materials management Inventory Control Lot Sizing etc

Additional Information :

Interpersonal Skills

• Active Listening: Practice to gain insight and truly understand all project stakeholders
• Critical Thinking: Make prompt informed and value-based decisions for the project
• Organization: Focus on agenda schedules frameworks and methodologies as well as communicating tasks updates progress and blockers
• Problem Solving: Assess issues from different vantage points and formulate the best solution in addressing specific challenges
• Self-Motivation: Exude highest level of commitment and motivation to see it through from start to finish
• Teamwork and Team Building: Establish a collaborative culture where people with unique personalities and skills happily work together and accountable to shared goal
• Strong Business Communication: Use the right language tone and storytelling techniques when communicating describing or explaining issues over email chat reports presentations and other forms and channels of communication.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time