Supply Chain Manager

Hamlin Knight are recruiting for a Supply Chain Manager for a leading Manufacturing Automotive Organisation. The role is based in Leamington Spa and will report directly to the Managing Director.
JOB PURPOSE
The role of the Supply Chain Manager is to undertake strategic procurement for materials, products and services optimising economies of scale where appropriate, of key suppliers across the entire organisation using best practices associated with supply chain management.
DUTIES
*Identifying areas of procurement synergy across the operating units whereby cost savings can be derived through economies of scale.
*Perform cost and scenario analysis and benchmarking activity
*Review, evaluate, and approve specifications for issuing out to potential vendors for quotation
*Working closely with Product Development to ensure new products are delivered on time in the most cost effective way
*Working closely with Product Development and customer services to ensure any supplier related warranty issues are addressed
*Identifying and maintaining supply of third party product identified as commercially viable to AR working in close liaison with sales, marketing and product development
*Ensuring suppliers are held accountable for warranty failures and sub standard product claiming financial reimbursement where applicable resolving vendor or contractor grievances as and when they should arise
*Ensure all suppliers work within the guidelines in line with the Ethical Trading Initiative policy and International Standards
*Identification key vendors and assessment of their ability to supply against determined criteria
*Establishing and negotiate contracts for supplier service level agreements
*The resolution of any contractual issues aligned to supplier agreements where appropriate.
*The creation and maintenance of a key vendor supply database.
*Working closely with finance to ensure all budget criteria are maintained.
*Ensure all stock and supplier stock turns are maintained in line with company guidelines
*Ensuring zero shortages / track stoppages running an effective logistics team maintaining and improving various methods of vendor stock control and replenishment
*Ensuring stock replenishment systems are adhered to and tailored to suit the needs of the business.
*Introduce systems for benchmarking the purchasing process including such elements as vendor rating etc.
*Effective liaison with other purchasing professionals at other operating units to ensure that any benefits are fully recognised for Group purchasing strength and expertise.
*Manage and develop the team of buyers and logistics personnel
*Embed a culture of continuous improvement.
*Work with Manufacturing management team and Product Development to deliver on Projects
*Evaluate and adopt world class/best practice solutions
Candidate Requirements
*Evidence of implementing significant cost saving initiatives
*Thorough knowledge of best practice techniques associated with supply chain management and supplier development.
*Experienced of being a lead negotiator
*Excellent written and oral communication skills
*Commercially astute
*Capable of compiling detailed reports with recommendations
*Impact and influencing skill
*Planning and organisational skills
*Problem solving techniques
*Tenacity and resolve
*Ability to quickly build rapport
*Strong Leadership skills
*An understanding of Lean Principles
*Is CIPS qualified
*Preferably degree educated

This opportunity won't be around for long please apply for the chances of being shortlisted.