Purchasing Manager

JBT Corporation
JBT currently has a great opportunity for a Purchasing Manager to join the Proseal team in Cheshire. Managing a team of three, you will be reporting directly to our Supply Chain and Production Manager who is keen to get someone onboard who is eager to get stuck in and willing to develop the department and their team. Your role as our Purchasing Manager is critical to the success and growth of our business. You will personally be involved in material purchases, cost reduction projects, improving efficiencies internally and developing effective purchasing methods and strategies. In an ever-challenging market, the procurement function is vital for the business meaning there is great opportunity for growth and development in the future. As we are a global company, you will need to communicate with other business units within Proseal and JBT and be willing to travel occasionally to other sites. A day in the life of our Purchasing Manager Support the Supply Chain and Production Manager in the delivery of business objectives. Be a strong people manager, leading a team of buyers; providing training and support where necessary. Negotiate and manage contracts, agreements, NDAs, and insurance certificates for assigned commodities, and train buyers to do the same. Work closely within the BU s Supply Chain regarding capacity planning and lead time reduction opportunities. Complete weekly and monthly reports for the company and as required by the business unit. Create, maintain, and improve sourcing processes to allow buyers to perform core procurement, value added tasks and to streamline administrative processes. Intimately understands functionalities of Proseal UK business systems as a tool for obtaining spend information and optimizing department reporting automation opportunities. You will undertake regular calls with suppliers and work closely with our Category Management team regionally and globally. Manage internal reporting of key sourcing metrics as well as external reporting required for regulatory compliance ensuring at all times that we deliver on business objectives. KPI focused, ensure data collection within the processes to facilitate relentless continuous improvement (RCI) projects and methods. Develop and manage supplier score cards to improve key business metrics in line with out iQMS, including but not limited to OTD; stock-outs; and rejections. Ensure all pricing in the company s business system remains current and accurate. Complete weekly and monthly reports for company and corporate departments as required. Embed High Performance Work Team culture through facilitation of problem-solving methods, workplace organisation, process confirmation and Relentless Continuous Improvement (RCI) projects. Manage the Time & Attendance and any required HR system for all direct reports. Conduct regular one-to-one and PDP development reviews with team members. Embed a safety culture mindset within the team, ensuring required audits are undertaken and corrective / improvement actions are closed out. To ensure all activities undertaken and supervised are carried out in accordance with all current Health and Safety guidance, and that any and all shortcomings are actioned/reported as appropriate. Provide advice to the Board on all aspects of SHEQ. As our Purchasing Manager we would like you to be able to prioritise tasks effectively and organise your own workload; as well as supporting with your team s workload when necessary. You must be an effective learner and agile thinker and have the ability to establish and maintain relationships with all stakeholders of the business. What we would like to see on your CV 5 or more years in a leadership or direct supervisory role ideally in a technical product delivery environment. Level 4 qualification in Procurement and Supply (e.g. CIPS or equivalent) and/or working towards level 5 essential Level 4 – qualification in a technical discipline (e.g. electrical or mechanical) desirable Organizational, communication, and leadership skills, backed by previous success. Working knowledge of multiple operational functions and principles, including finance, production, and employee management. Ability to streamline or implement structures and roles that boost speed and efficiency while supporting rapidly shifting business demands. Strong working knowledge of industry regulations and legal guidelines. Superior negotiation skills for both internal and external purposes. Strong working knowledge of data analysis and performance metrics, using business management software (ex: SAP, ERP, CRM). A bit about us JBT is a leading global technology solutions provider to high-value segments of the food processing and air transportation industries. We have offices in more than 25 plus countries all over the world and are growing both organically and by acquisitions and we are continuously looking for new employees that want to grow with us! Proseal uk Ltd is a company that designs and manufactures high quality tray sealing and conveying systems for the food industry and has manufacturing facilities in the UK, North America, and Australia. Having been established for over 20 years, demand for the Proseal product is growing and we are responsible for developing many plastic-based alternatives for preserving the life of and carrying food safely. Formed in 1998, Proseal has not only become the leading manufacturer of tray sealing machinery and tooling in the UK but is now also recognised as a major force internationally with manufacturing facilities in United states and Australia along with distributors in Ireland, Holland, Spain, Canada, South America and Dubai