Purchasing Value Stream Manager

Trelleborg is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions for almost every industry on the planet. And we are where we are because our talents brought us here. By specializing in the polymer engineering that makes innovation and application possible, Trelleborg works closely with leading industry brands to accelerate their performance, drive their business forward—and along the way, shape the industry and progress that will benefit humankind in the exciting years ahead. Our people are Shaping Industry from the Inside. Why don´t you join us?

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Cadley Hill is looking to recruit a  Purchasing Value Stream Manager based at Cadley Hill, Swadlincote, Derbyshire.  Reporting to the Plant Manager the successful candidate will be responsible for full management, of all  purchasing activities within a complex and challenging manufacturing environment to develop and mediate the Supply Chain to ensure minimal production disruption and to create a best in class approach across the Supply Chain.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Manage the purchasing and supplier development team to ensure that production materials are procured on time, to the right quality levels and at competitive price levels.
• Oversee the development of the existing supplier base to improve their performance. Develop long term agreements with suppliers based on competitive total cost of acquisition
• Ensure that any resourcing activity involving the introduction of new suppliers is executed in such a way that risk is reduced and ongoing deliveries are not compromised.
• Key focus on material availability to prevent production shortages and minimise expediting costs within the Supply Chain
• Maintain and develop all existing departmental KPIs with a focus on Supplier data driven SRM tools.
• Delivery of Trelleborg Purchasing Excellence programs that mitigate the cost increases.
• Measure shortages preventing production orders being released on time and put in place actions to resolve.
• Oversees and coordinates 4th shift (Local MRP) end-user training in order to ensure that team are able to use system efficiently and accurately.
• Develop stocking policies which minimise the inventory required whilst ensuring that production does not stop due to shortages.
• Cost Down Targets to be developed and delivered
• Performance manage, develop, coach and lead the Purchasing & GI team, to include cross training for holiday/absence cover.
• Identify, root cause and drive permanent corrective actions to avoid repeat failures within Supply Chain and the wider business

Education and Experience

• Minimum 5 years experience in Suppy Chain or Purchasing Management Role within a manufacturing environment, aerospace or automotive experience preferred but not essential
• CIPs qualified or similar preferred.
• A track record and ability to demonstrate the experience of managing a challenging/difficult Supply Base
• Experience of metal Pressings and or Silicone compounds would be advantageous

Personality

• Excellent communication, leadership and management skills, ideally with minimum five years experience in a leadership role.
• A highly organised change agent, capable of working on own initiative.
• Team Player, prepared to take responsibility and accept accountability.
• Flexible approach to role, hours and duties.
• Support the continuous improvement philosophy of the company.
• Lead by example with the ability to command respect
• Have an enthusiastic approach with commitment and drive.
• Strong team and Supply Chain experience to challenge Cost & establish a robust SRM structure