Procurement and Purchasing Lead

• Lead and develop the operational purchasing team to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement of materials and components.
• Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships globally to support quality, delivery, and cost improvements.
• Monitor and drive KPIs around on-time delivery, stock levels, supplier performance, and cost savings.
• Implement freight cost savings, stock reduction initiatives, and Supplier Managed Inventory (SMI) programs with key vendors.
• Oversee purchase order processes to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with the Approved Vendor List (AVL).
• Maintain and evolve procurement policies and procedures in line with ISO and QMS standards.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and warehousing to ensure inventory accuracy and material availability.
• Introduce lean practices and continuous improvement initiatives in procurement workflows.

• Degree or diploma in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in purchasing/procurement leadership within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Proven track record in supplier management, cost reduction, and delivering measurable improvements in performance metrics.
• Experience negotiating international supplier agreements and managing global supply chains.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, mentor, and inspire a team.
• High attention to detail with excellent problem-solving, analytical, and commercial skills.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and changing demands.

Morgan McKinley