Position Overview
Overall responsibility for Purchasing and Cost Estimating activities across the business.
Create and implement best practice purchasing vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve business performance. Ensure that purchasing strategies and processes are in place to meet business objectives and operational needs in terms of price, quality and delivery targets, which enables the company to function and compete effectively in the market to include: Terms and conditions, supplier selection/de-selection, evaluation and rationalization of supply chain solutions including vendor managed inventory, supplier consignments and safety stock. Evaluate the challenges faced by the business and take action to mitigate risks and develop opportunities. Contribute to overall business strategy and annual budget process. Take ownership of the purchasing policy, guidelines and any associated documents. Initiate and develop cre...