Procurement Leadership Position
This key role is part of our strategic growth and restructuring initiatives, requiring a seasoned leader to drive enhanced supplier performance, on-time delivery, cost control and inventory optimization in our fast-paced engineered-to-order environment.
* Lead and manage the operational purchasing team to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of materials and components.
* Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships globally, supporting consistent supply, improved quality, and cost reductions.
* Monitor and drive department KPIs around on-time delivery, stock levels, supplier performance, and cost savings.
* Identify and deliver freight cost savings and stock reduction initiatives, including SMI programs with key vendors.
* Oversee purchase order creation and approvals, ensuring accuracy, policy compliance, and alignment with approved vendor lists.
* Maintain and evolve procurement policies and procedures in line with ISO and company QMS standards.
* Collaborate with production, engineering, and warehousing to support inventory accuracy and material availability.
* Implement lean practices in purchasing and supply chain workflows.
* Support accurate forecasting and long-term supplier planning, providing visibility across the business.
* Cosch, mentor, and develop purchasing team members to build a high-performing procurement function.
Requirements:
* Degree or diploma in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
* Minimum 5 years experience in purchasing and procurement leadership within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
* Proven track record of supplier management, cost reduction, and delivering against performance metrics.
* Excellent commercial and financial acumen, with experience negotiating international supplier agreements and logistics contracts.
* High competency level in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook etc).
We are seeking a proactive, analytical, and leadership-driven approach in this role. The successful candidate will have strong leadership and team development skills, excellent negotiation and supplier management ability, high attention to detail, results-driven mindset, effective communication skills, and comfort working in a fast-paced, multi-customer environment with changing priorities.