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Each week we will be selecting one of the most interesting local roles available in the Biddulph area right now.

This week's is an Procurement Team Manager role with Rapiscan Systems.

More information about this role and many more is available on our own Jobs page.

Here's what's been said about it...

"Amazing new opportunity for an experienced Procurement Team Manager to join a rapidly expanding organisation, working alongside a great team of people.

"Rapiscan Systems are a world-leading trusted provider of advanced X-ray technologies for ports, borders, military, high-threat facilities and critical infrastructure across the Globe.

"We now have an exciting new opening for a Procurement Team Manager to come in and manage the procurement of key materials from UK and International Suppliers. The ideal candidate will be an excellent motivator, with solid experience within senior purchasing/supply chain roles."

What's on Offer?

- Competitive salary

- Pension plan & Life Assurance

- Free on-site parking

- Excellent working environment

- Training & Self-Development opportunities

Key Responsibilities of the Procurement Team Manager:

- Motivate all team members to achieve maximum results.

- Continuous monitoring of MRP demand plan & forecast for business needs.

- Direct Team capacity to support business needs.

- Generate KPI measures for your areas of control.

- Support weekly reconcile, forecasting and storage meetings.

- Review and drive Team MRP messages for Place Orders, expedite, Pull in, Push out message management.

- Tactical relationships of suppliers, develop a partnership approach with key suppliers.

- Chair supplier performance reviews (Internal and External meetings).

- Supply chain Risk Register contribution, development with Commodity Teams.

- Strategic Stock, maintenance and review of KANBAN Breadman lines.

- Ensuring that cost efficient procurement of materials and inventory analysis to eliminate unnecessary expenditure and inefficient use of working capital.

- Conduct regular team briefings with staff outlining business requirements against scheduled events.

Skills & Experience Required:

- UK CIPS membership |USA APICS, equivalent or qualified by experience

- In depth knowledge of MRP and Production Planning systems

- Leadership role within supply / planning environment

- Engineering/Production experience, the ability to understand process and drawings in a manufacturing environment preferred

- Tactical management of supplier relationships (national and international)

- Energetic with a can-do attitude

- Team working skills - Demonstrates personal commitment to the team

- Strong leadership qualities

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