Strategy and Development:
- Overall responsibility for purchasing and Cost estimating
- Develop strategic plans to improve business performance
- Ensure purchasing strategies to meet business objective and operational needs
- Contribute to overall business strategy and annual budget process
General and Task Management:
- Manage relationships and negotiation with key suppliers
- Develop negotiation strategies with optimal terms
- Work closely with Research & Development to source new and alternative materials
People Management:
- Coach, mentor and develop direct reports and manage a high performing team
- Set department objectives and monitor progress and performance
- Provide leadership, coordination and coaching to the team
Budget Control:
- Prepare annual Purchasing budget and forecast for all Capital Expenditure
Self Management:
- Inspire and motivate the team
- Resilient, optimistic and open
- Show moral courage, openness and honesty
- Self motivated and able to work well under pressure
Skills and Attributes:
- Proven leadership and management skills with the ability to optimise team performance
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills
- Excellent analytic and problem solving abilities