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JOB PURPOSE

• To develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with the Vision, Goal & Strategies of the Division to meet current and future needs of the business.
• To effectively and efficiently source goods in a sustainable and timely manner to enable Parker to provide a positive customer experience.
• To achieve the lowest TCO along while ensuring Supply Chain risk is mitigated.
• To utilise strategic skills which are pertinent to maximize financial performance and efficiency to gain competitive advantage.
• To ensure profitable growth by aligning sourcing activities with organisational goals.

MAIN DUTIES

• Develop and implement plans to achieve Parker’s WIN Strategy for the Division.
• Develop Category Strategies for allocated categories
• Identify, evaluate and develop suppliers to meet the current and future needs of the business
• Identify areas of risk in the supply chain, effectively prioritise, develop and implement plans to mitigate such risks
• Reporting of KPI’s, analysis and development of improvement plans
• Develop our supplier relationships and ensure >80% of allocated supplier spend is covered by Strategic Procurement Agreements which are managed and controlled in line with EBI requirements.
• Manage supplier performance by way of recognising both positive and negative achievements and communicate effectively to promote the pursuit of excellence and best practice both internally and externally
• Continuously benchmark suppliers, analyse pricing trends and utilise cost models to defend against price increases, achieve price decreases and best value/total cost of ownership solutions
• Effective and timely project management and coordination of Supply Chain activities relating to NPD, Engineering changes and Cost Reduction to the point of production implementation
• Responsible for the deployment of Sourcing Strategies, including leading all RFP activities and negotiations for nominated suppliers - both commercially and contractually - to ensure that KPI targets are met, risk is understood and managed, and supplier performance meets or exceeds business needs.
• The Strategic Buyer will keep all internal stakeholders engaged, ensure buy-in and conclude competitive terms with selected suppliers in line with company governance
• Understand and utilise the total cost of ownership (TCO) methodology in sourcing decisions and negotiations
• Implementing supplier performance and relationship management to ensure improved and sustained supplier performance
• Identify, plan and implement continuous improvement opportunities within the supply chain. Liaise cross functionally and across entities/BU’s to identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Liaise with key stakeholders to ensure all contractual terms and conditions are approved and corporate risk is minimized. Develop and implement contracts in order to minimise risk
• Adopt “Best in Class” procurement processes, practices, methodologies and tools
• Develop (or consolidate) and maintain a supply base of competitive and innovative companies
• Develop and implement commodity strategies/services strategies as assigned, considering key industry, market and economic trends
• Ensure that the business secures the optimal supplier base to meet long term business needs
• Ensure relevant market trends are understood

JOBHOLDER REQUIREMENTS

• Business or engineering degree ideally with CIPS or equivalent professional qualification
• Proven experience in manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of purchasing procedures and standards
• Knowledge of inventory and replenishment systems
• Previous negotiation skills experience
• Excellent IT and analytical skills
• Project Management experience
• Understanding lean tools and techniques
• Understanding of Contract Law
• Working knowledge of Incoterms
• Ability to travel to meet business needs (~20% travel)
• Analytical & Numerate - ability to collate and analyse data, and draw sound conclusions
• Ability to conceptualize strategic elements of commodity supply and develop opportunities for improvements
• Financial Analysis & Decision Making
• Performs well in a team environment. Relates well in diverse groups of people and values diversity.
• Drives the development of performance metrics and monitors the results to ensure success
• Capacity and willingness to manage change

Desirable

• Quality theories and practices – e.g. problem solving
• Auditing skills
• European language skills, preferably Czech