Overview
Parkinson Lee Executive Search are pleased to announce their retained partnership with Aalberts Integrated Piping Systems in the search and selection for a new ‘Head of Purchasing’, a key position for the business.
Reporting directly into the CEO you will be responsible for a team of 4 and have full accountability across all areas of Purchasing
areas include but are not limited to
Purchasing Projects
Supplier Selection incl.
Development and assessment
Rationalisation
Reviews
Benchmarking
Negotiations through to Approvals for the business.
Aalberts Integrated Piping Systems engineers the most advanced integrated piping systems for the distribution and control of liquids and gases for key verticals, like industrial, utilities, commercial and residential.
They offer fully integrated piping systems in valve, connection, fastening and piping technology and are at the forefront of innovation.
Founded in 1975 Aalberts Integrated Piping Systems, formally known as Pegler are now a multibillion turnover organisation with over 16,000 employees worldwide.
Role SummaryA key part of this role is the ability to build, maintain and develop relationships across all areas of the Group and external suppliers.
You will lead all projects
from evaluating
benchmarking and sourcing suppliers, reviewing all aspects of supplier shortages
price changes and risk ensuring commercial recommendations are considered and the best in line with company objectives.
You will then go on to develop a supplier and product strategy, initiating a full proof contingency plan to secure future sourcing projects and strategic weaknesses.
You will be responsible for initiating and implementing improvements across all procurement systems.
This Head of Purchasing Duties & Responsibilities will include but are not limited to
Relationship management
Internal departments incl.
Group
Projects and External suppliersManagement
Manage a team of four in the delivery of procurement projects and a spend of c£80mPeople Management
Outline KPIs for your team
report and track progress
conduct appraisals
support ongoing training and developmentProject Management
Evaluate, benchmark, make sourcing and commercial recommendations as noted above detailing supply chain risks
price changes and supply shortagesSystems
Reviewing the procurement systems in place
initiate and make recommendations for change / improvementProcurement
Support all areas where required and procure products for the business as and when requiredStrategy
Curation through to execution as detailed above, highlighting all product and supplier strategic weaknessesWe are keen to speak with individuals that meet the following skills and experience
You will be degree qualified with work experience in a multisite / manufacturing environment or strong technical background with an ability to read and interpret drawingsHighly desired sector experience
FMCG environment across the following
Health, Safety & Environment.
Manufacturing / logistics processesStrategic thinker, analytically strong with experience in budgets, forecasting and problem solvingDemonstrable experience operating at both detailed and strategic levelCommercially astute
driven with a creative approachMotivated with a desire for continuous improvement and techniquesStrong leadership skills with the ability to develop both team and business functionFlexible approach with the ability to travel within the UK and Europe, if / when requiredIT Literate with Microsoft packagesFor a confidential discussion about this appointment please contact Lee Bhandal at Parkinson Lee on , or alternatively apply online
Procurement
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