Job Description

Thomas Search Ltd are working in partnership with an award winning Facilities Management & Support Service provider for the resource of talent. Our client’s portfolio includes various Military establishments in Wiltshire & Hampshire.

Responsibilities: 

Provide, manage and deliver the materials planning & delivery integral to the overall procurement & supply chain function, ensuring business operations have always an adequate flow of materials.

• Managing materials procurement activities.
• Developing IFS reporting and metrics to enable visualisation of performance levels in both external supply chain, and internal logistics organisation.
• Collaborate with the Logistics and operational teams to determine supply needs and ensure the supply chain is in place.
• Establish as appropriate, “pull control” techniques including KANBAN, consignment stocks and point-of-use methodologies, including potentially vending solutions.
• Coordinate with the Logistics team, to ensure optimal materials flow in consideration of service levels and seasonal variability.
• Supervise, coach, develop and mentor colleagues and team members (as appropriate).
• Support the ongoing development of IFS, and policies, processes and procedures from a materials management and procurement perspective.
• Ensure that governance requirements outlined in the Levels of Authority document are fully satisfied.
• Collaboratively developing strategic sourcing, implement and deliver procurement strategies, aligning to the business requirements, addressing local performance and service issues.
• Develop, deploy and manage materials procurement & supply chain strategy, policies, processes & procedures.
• Operate the SPR (Supplier Performance Review) process relating to Materials procurement.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree in relevant discipline (Business Studies, Finance, Accounting or a related field)
• Member of, or working towards MCIPS certification, or other recognised supply chain institution.
• Experienced practitioner in supply chain and inventory control systems. Integrated ERP system experience essential.
• Experienced in managing Procurement activity within an operational environment.
• Possesses a range of Procurement skills including tendering, purchasing, negotiation and supplier relationship management.
• Possesses strong communication skills and having the experience/credibility to operate effectively and build stakeholder relationships