Procurement Manager at Ann Swann Personnel Services

Requirements:

• Must have 5-8 years Professional and Management Experience with a Focus on the Automotive Procurement Industry
• Knowledge of  Procurement in the Manufacturing Automotive Industry and Supply Chain Management
• Technical (specialist) degree Purchasing / Procurement Management, or Equivalent / Bachelor / Master with good technical understanding
• Managing People and Systems.
• Able to Plan and Action

Background knowledge:

• Knowledge of relevant Automotive Industry Customer Specifics e.g. Processes, Procedures, Policies, Guidelines and Legislation
• Understanding of the Stainless/ Mild Steel business
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Processes and Controls
• Proven Record of Achieving Corporate Objectives
• Possess Strong planning, Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills and a Numerate Approach to Management.

Behavioural skills:

• Must be Results Driven
• Attention to detail
• Strong Leadership Skills
• Integrity on Information
• Safety consciousness
• Professionalism
• Must be able to perform in a highly pressurised environment

Leadership Skills:

• Strong communication skills
• Entrepreneurial mind-set
• Ability to Build Effective Relationships and Deliver on Expectations
• Coaching, Training and Mentoring
• Self-Regulated
• High Level of Emotional Intelligence

Experience:

• Data Presentation Skills
• Negotiating in English (verbally and in writing)
• Motivating Hands on Service Provider Mentality, Inspiring and Confident
• Experience in Negotiation Techniques, Procurement Strategies, Methods and Problem Solving
• International Framework Contract Security, Pragmatism
• Ability to work Interdisciplinary
• Project Management Skills
• Relationship Building and Team leadership skills
• Performance Reporting Knowledge (Balanced Scorecard/ Dashboards)
• Leadership qualities
• Business orientated
• Facilitation/ Training skills
• Computer skills (MS Office)
• Systems Implementation
• Key Performance Areas: (summary of functional outputs)
• Drive Cost Saving Initiatives – Budgeting
• Reduce Risk and Ensure Supply Security
• Manage Supplier Relationships
• Manage Supplier Performance – Quality, Cost and Delivery
• Leverage Technology and Supplier Agreements
• Drive Accountability and Development of Internal Team Members
• Key customers 
• OEM Customers & Aftermarket Customers.
• Suppliers/ Service Providers
• Internal Team
• Users of the Management System
• Functional outputs/ activities 
• Purchasing responsibility for all production materials, components, merchandise, capital goods and services, including contract design
• Development and Establishment of Modern Purchasing Processes and Strategies
• Expansion of Global Sourcing and Supplier Development incl. Consolidation
• Structure Purchasing Department and System
• Participation in Value Analysis and make-or-buy decisions
• Initiation of Cost Saving Projects
• Interface with Management for Sales, Production and Development
• Leadership and Further Development of Project and Strategic buyers
• Data Preparation, KPIs, Annual Planning, Reporting Directly to the Plant Manager.
• Apply Strategic Leverage in the Supplier Base with Strong Service Level Agreements for Quality and Supply of Product
• Continuous Improvement Related to Sub Supplier Performance Quality, On Time Delivery, Costing and
• Ensure Adherence to System Requirements and Customer Specifics. AITF, MSA and MMOG
• Ensure Adherence to Company Policies and Procedures, HS&E and Environmental Requirements.