VACATURE Purchasing Manager ELCEE Group

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1 Reports to: Operations Manager Location: Head office at Dordrecht, the Netherlands JOB PURPOSE Managing the strategic and tactical procurement process within the for all four commodities: Castings & Forgings (incl. machining) and welding assemblies Bearings Fasteners Lifting equipment Buying the best quality products, goods and services for the on-time, at the most competitive prices. MAIN DUTIES 1. Responsible for the tactical & strategic procurement process, seeking ways to maximize the effective use of resources and the supply base. Ensuring a robust purchasing system & procedures are in place. 2. Create and execute Group Procurement strategy, aligned with Group strategy and goals. 3. Create and execute commodity strategies in coordination with the Business Units stratgies and goals. 4. Managing the procurement teams on the different Group locations, ensuring team cooperation and viewing bigger picture of Group Procurement strategy, goals and processes. 5. Address escalated supplier issues to resolve and minimize impact to the business. 6. Translate short & long term forecasts towards supply base and inventory strategies. 7. Manage supplier approval process. 8. Identify suppliers, execute (strategic) sourcing process, negotiate and create strategic LTA agreements/contracts with recommended suppliers on a global, regional or local basis, as necessary. 9. Review supplier performance data, execute supplier rating system and take necessary corrective measures; factor historical performance data into sourcing decisions. 10. Create Business Units Deflation Plan, implement and monitor activities. 11. Executing Supplier Management; supplier risk assessment & supplier relationship management 12. Managing Supplier Development programs; initiate continuous improvements initiatives and problem resolution on delivery performance and cost control/ reductions opportunities with suppliers and monitor suppliers performance. 13. Manage ongoing relationships with strategic suppliers

2 MAIN DUTIES 14. Manages communication within Procurement teams by a communication matrix in such a way that communication is effectively and as directly as possible. 15. Utilize PDCA in conjunction with developed & measured Procurement KPI s to ensure results 16. Motivating, coaching & development of the Procurement team members. 17. Create the basis for continuous improvement and employee empowerment within Pro-curement team. 18. Implement the the PPP process throughout the Procurement team, to align objectives and activities to achieve the year plans, and support continuous improvement. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 1. Optimize supply base to leverage procurement spend & power. 2. Achieve premium customer service by on-time delivery of products. 3. Achieving year on year supplier cost savings, through Deflation Plan activities and assessment of the PPI report. 4. Positive influence Working Capital Management by improving payment terms and reduce inventory. 5. Negotiate agreements that emphasize delivery performance, provide inventory programs. 6. Reduce inventory by negotiate & create agreements with suppliers and execute actions with Warehouse and Sales departments around Plan For Every Part (PFEP) to reduce DSI. 7. Identify and eliminate waste within procurement and continuously improve procurement processes by making use of LEAN/Six Sigma tools to reduce total cost of ownership. 8. Ensure key skills training of procurement employees by using competence matrix to improve competence of Buyers. 9. Pro-actively explores developments in global supplier markets and supply technologies, identify possible break-through Supply Chain solutions for the Business. 10. Translating business goals and proposals into Commodity strategy plans and supplier re-lationship to ensure short & long term results. DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY Selection and approval of suppliers Sourcing; supplier contract negotations Material planning and expediting, to ensure on-time delivery of purchased components/raw material. Procurement department budget Establish terms and conditions of supply Make or Buy decisions

3 DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY Determine and implement inventory strategies. PLANNING AND ORGANISATION 1. Managing, motivating and coaching of the Procurement teams, forming one team spirit and working together. 2. Managing the global supply base for the 3. Managing multi-disciplinary commodity teams 4. Managing improvement team/kaizen Events 5. Material Planning for the four commodities WORKING RELATIONSHIPS MOST FREQUENT CONTACT FREQUENCY NATURE OR PURPOSE Group Operations Manager Weekly Review Procutement results, supplier performance (coaching, empowerment, high performance team). Supplier Development plans, Commodity Strategies, Sourcing Project updates. Tactical & strategic buyers Daily Work priorities and progress, achieving procurement targets, supplier performance, supply base management, sourcing projects, commodity strategies. Warehouse Manager Monthly Inventory reduction, suppliers performance and performance Incoming Goods Finance Monthly Deflation plan, PPI, payment terms, inventory levels and blocked invoices Sales manager Monthly Sales forecast, supplier performance, inventory strategies Customer Service Manager Weekly Material planning, out-ofstock, inventory strategies, purchasing price list, supplier performance

4 WORKING RELATIONSHIPS MOST FREQUENT CONTACT FREQUENCY NATURE OR PURPOSE Engineering Monthly Supplier performance Operational buyers - Monthly Supplier performance customer service Group Quality Manager Weekly Supplier performance, approval & qualification new suppliers and supplier quality development/ Quality Assurance Supplier Management Ad hoc Review Supplier performance, improvement plans, cost reduction ide-as/actions, inventory strategies, forecasts Logistics/Transportation Quarterly Performance of carriers ORGANISATION CHART CEO > > Operations Manager Purchasing manager Purchasing China Purchasing Poland Purchasing Netherlands Strategic Purchase JOB FACTS AND FIGURES BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY/ IMPACT ON BUSINESS Purchasing volume of approximate value of Euro 45 million Management of procurement department Management of procurement department spends. 98% on-time delivery supplier to achieve Customer Service PEOPLE RESPONSIBILITY Approx. 25 direct reports

5 JOB FACTS AND FIGURES BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY/ IMPACT ON BUSINESS Achievement of PPI goals & Deflation Plan-cost savings Account payable by improving supplier payment terms Inventory reduction to improve working capital PEOPLE RESPONSIBILITY Approx. 25 direct reports JOBHOLDER REQUIREMENTS 1. Bachelor degree (e.i. mechanical engineering), supported by certification in a Supply Chain Management related professional body (NEVI1&2) 2. Experience in machining and/or casting & forgings 3. Minimum of 5 years experience in a procurement management role 4. Experience with low cost suppliers in Asia and Eastern Europe 5. Experience in IT tools (MRP, Slimstocj, PFEP) 6. Proven track record in change management, problem solving and continuous improvement; LEAN, SixSigma, GreenBelt 7. Excellent written & verbal in Dutch, German and English languages. 8. Good coaching & motivating skills. 9. Experience of project management (prefereably Prince 2). KEY COMPETENCIES 1. Takes responsibility 2. Customer orientation & commercial awareness 3. Strong negotiator 4. Decisive 5. Goal/result oriented 6. People management skills 7. Good communicator, influencing skills, connecting people, building trust 8. Effective and innovative problem solver 9. Possess analytical skills 10. Organisational skills; structured worker, organise & prioritize PERSONAL SKILLS AND BEHAVIOUR Brings business and Supply Chain perspective together, helping the business to see the potential for and impact of Tactical & Strategic Purchasing. Anticipates internal customer needs and continually pursues feedback. Takes ownership of customer issues. Builds customer loyalty by meeting unique or unscheduled demands. Is a trusted advisor on business and customer issues. Consistently provides quality work.

6 PERSONAL SKILLS AND BEHAVIOUR Creates an environment of high supply standards, linking suppliers with internal customers, ensuring that Purchasing operates as a long-term partner for both. Changes the thinking and direction of the other party through demonstrating strength of the case and supporting arguments. Creates a sense of common ownership and commitment through engaging key stakeholders in the decision making and implementation process. Identifies the gate keepers and critical decision makers, establishing strong relationships with these persons. Acts as a partner through seeking early input and working together, ensuring others feel that their contribution is respected. Evaluates options from different business dimensions taking into account internal/ external, long and short term priorities, benefits and risks to achieve optimal business solutions. Actively builds and maintains a network of contacts within as external, in own and related fields to share best practice and learn from other s experience. Builds multi-disciplinary teams with shared understanding and working towards a common vision and objectives. Models effective communication and feedback techniques. Communicates clearly, confidently and persuasively; is able to positively influence others. Openly listens to alternative points of view. Adds perspective to discussion of issues, and is receptive to the creativity of others. Readily takes on complex or challenging projects or assignments. Consistently delivers results, accomplishes goals and commitments, and exceeds expectations. Takes setbacks in stride, and stays positive and focused under pressure. Supports company compliance requirements and procedures. Is a highly respected and trusted manager. Solliciteren? Stuur een met motivatie en CV naar Anja Aerts, 10 Select: anja.aerts@10select.nl Tel nummer: