Job Description
Your new company
HAYS Procurement and Supply Chain recruitment has partnered with one of Northern Ireland's most innovative and premium market leaders, and is looking for their next Team Lead in Supply Chain, someone who can take ownership and lead their team to success.
Your new role
- Provide coordination and leadership in procurement activities for assigned commodities
- Apply expertise in Materials Management and Purchasing policies in coaching buyers
- Develop processes and standards and ensure the team is operating to the through their KPIS & team management meetings.
- Serves as the primary point of contact for buying related issues for triage and escalation purposes. May also be responsible for the purchasing of complex accounts where required.
- Ensure risks are highlighted through the management system with corrective actions.
- Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
- Demonstrate a professional approach when dealing with external/internal suppliers in both written and verbal forms of communication
- Collaborate on development of a people strategy for the department and manage deployment of such within the team.
- Effective control and implementation of all relevant QAF standard documentation
- Take ownership and implement root cause corrective actions against non-conforming suppliers
- Reduction of inventory holding, associated transactional costs and E&O
- Team performance management
What you'll need to succeed
Essential
- Knowledge of the ERP/MRP systems used within the procurement industry is recommended, as well as the Microsoft Office package - including Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
- Knowledge of problem-solving tools such as 3C's 8D's and components of a lean/continuous improvement work environment
- Good organisation and project management skills, with
An ability to build relationships with suppliers and stakeholders - Strong leadership skills that ensure the supply chain is aligned to all departments within the broader business. Empowers and motivates while inspiring confidence and respect from others. Should possess good collaborative and communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills are necessary to deal at the highest levels of commercial supplier organisation, to influence internally and negotiate externally with suppliers.
- Manages time well and effectively, including personal attendance and on-time performance. Ability to multitask and adjust to changing priorities
- Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines
- Previous experience of managing, supporting and directing teams
DesirableCIPS accreditation or a relevant related degree is desirable but not essential, depending on industry experience.What you'll get in return
Competitive salaryAnnual bonus33 days annual leave 37.5 hours per weekFlexi time working£5,000 employee referral bonusHealth cash planContributory Salary Sacrifice Pension SchemeCycle to Work SchemeCompetitive enhanced Maternity and Paternity payCareer progressionAnd lots more .
What you need to do now
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