Overview

Due to growth, we are currently recruiting for an Electrical Purchasing Manager on behalf of a successful MEP contractor and lighting manufacturer based in Gloucestershire.

Established over 15 years, they offer Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health Services. They can provide the full Design, Supply, Installation and Maintenance package. They have a huge client portfolio across sectors such as commercial, retail, leisure, health, education and more.

The Electrical Purchasing Manager position is fast paced ever changing role, often requiring the ability to multi-task & operate to tight time constraints. We are seeking someone who is committed, able to contribute to improving the efficiency and quality of the delivery team.

Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate experience and competency within procurement and be able to offer real life examples of procurement Management in the past.

Responsibilities

• To manage the Procurement function, in the day-to-day execution of procurement activities including supplier selection, sourcing, competitive tendering, placing orders, order book management, and material requirements planning and forecasting.
• To lead the development of a Procurement & Supply Chain (P&SC) strategy and formulate the ensuing ‘day-to-day’ deployment plan which will meet the requirements of the business. The strategy not only caters for the purchase of materials but also in-house warehousing and materials management.
• Establish and maintain effective supplier partner-based relationships with key Suppliers through structured reviews (KPI’s).
• To develop & perform routine analyses of spend, run reports, and identify opportunities to drive cost saving initiatives, promoting, and supporting business cost reduction activities.
• To monitor Goods-In and Supplier invoicing / payment processes are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• To negotiate orders, contracts, frame agreements and supporting Service Level Agreements (SLA’s) in support and alignment business requirements, P&SC strategy, and Customer defined needs, leading to contract award.
• Responsible for Direct & Indirect Procurement.

Skills & Qualifications

• Team player – able to build strong relationships and work effectively with others.
• Self-starter with a real bias for action and sense of urgency.
• Well organised with a structured and logical approach to problem solving.
• Customer focused with a real desire to deliver quality in their area of responsibility.
• Ability to adapt within a changing and improving organisation.
• Experience with procurement for on commercial/retail/industrial electrical, mechanical & Public health projects.
• Use of Microsoft platforms.
• Show understanding and have the ability to apply themselves working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills.

Note:- Apex Resourcing Solutions are acting as an Employment Agency