What to expect in the job?Responsible for the scheduling and organisation of material into the manufacturing plantLiaise with Planning & Operations on Supply/Demand issuesWork with Sales team on new product/customer introductionEnd to end responsibility including; Purchase Order placement, Purchase Order tracking, expedite or de-expedite product as required, ensuring material availability at all timesInventory Management - understand and maintain the minimum necessary raw materials inventory and report on the status of inventory levels against inventory targetsEnsure agreed performance targets with suppliers are met, including on-time delivery and lead-time accuracyMeasure and report material shortages which are impacting the production plan and update on availability as requiredPlay a key role in assisting the Head of Purchasing in terms of purchasing for the siteParticipate, drive and deliver on projects across sites and also in group teams.Proactively seek the best quality and value for money productsProactively thinking of ideas for the future and supporting change across the organisationBuild and maintain good relationships with both internal customers and external suppliersEnsure adherence to purchasing PoliciesEnsure all KPI's are met and are accurateGenerate and present daily / weekly / monthly reports and metrics as appropriateCore KPIs:Adherence to Budget and TargetContinuous Improvement Initiatives (Prize delivered to target)Adherence to Lean Operations deliverables and Group Policies and ProceduresEfficiency - As per efficiency metricsRequirementsWhat we need from you?Product and industry knowledge desirableRelated graduate qualification desirableStrong oral and written communication skillsStrong computer skills, knowledge of excel and other common software toolsStrong Negotiation SkillsAbility to interact well with management peersGood numeracy and analytical skills are essentialA high level of attention to detail and accuracyExcellent project management skills and the ability to lead projects from idea stage to implementationA Lean Six Sigma qualification would be advantageousBenefitsCompany phoneCompany PensionDiscounted Health InsuranceFree parkingStaff discount for McCarren DirectPermanent Contract