Plant Purchasing Manager

Imerys is the world's leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.8 billion in revenue and 13,700 employees in 54 countries in 2023. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers' products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts. The Position Job Summary You will be required to travel to sites in and around Cornwall (all within 10 miles of another), with occasional visits to sites in Devon and Dorset

Hours of work: 37.5 hours a week, working Monday to Friday 8pm - 4pm (flexibility required)

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualification plus an annual performance-based bonus

Do you have previous experience of working within Purchasing? Are you looking for your next opportunity where you can thrive? Join Imerys; the market leader in mineral-based speciality solutions, where we'll help you tap your full potential!

Why work for Imerys?

At Imerys every member of our team matters. Our priority is the health and safety of our people and our aim is to create diverse and inclusive workplaces. We are always striving to be better and to support our people to continuously learn, improve and innovate. This allows them to tap into their full potential and to take advantage of the wealth of career and development opportunities available.

The job role

You will be working closely with Regional Category Managers and be the single point of contact for the Plant Managers of the designated sites, managing relationships and bringing in the correct stakeholders.

The main objective of this role is to ensure the effective purchasing operation of Imerys sites, covering the mining and refining sites in the Southwest.

The main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Responsible for the Source to Contract process for local OpEx / CapEx purchases

UK Purchasing lead for measurement/ instrumentation, small mobile plant, garage services and conveyor categories, and others

Responsible for the deployment and application of the global/regional contracts

Ensure compliance of the sites with purchasing strategy and with the internal rules and purchasing policy

Responsible for ensuring compliance with Sustainability and EHS goals for their remit

Responsible for all SAP (ERP system) approvals and controls (validation of suppliers, implementation/management contracts, PO authorisation)

Reporting and analysis

What's in it for you?

Equivalent of 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata'd for shift workers)

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Company Sick Pay

Discounts on external retailers

Cycle to work scheme

We also offer a comprehensive package to support the Wellbeing of our people which includes:

Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP

Flu and Eye care vouchers

Enhanced family friendly policies

Private Medical Health Plan

You will:

Have a degree in a relevant discipline

Have a Level 6 CIPS or above (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) qualification or equivalent

Have proven experience in a similar role, preferably in an industrial e nvironment

Be a self-starter and confident decision maker; with the ability to work independently

Have strong analytical and project management skills with attention to detail

Have the ability to operate and execute effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and challenging deadlines

Have effective negotiation and stakeholder management skills

Be proficient in MS Office software, Google Suite and SAP (ERP system)

Have extensive experience in purchasing processes and technologies, including sourcing, tendering, evaluation techniques and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM).

Contribute and lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance purchasing processes and performance

Have experience in drafting negotiating and managing supplier contracts

Legally be able to drive in the UK

Ideally, have some supervisory experience

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Permanent The Company Imerys is the world's leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.8 billion in revenue and 13,700 employees in 54 countries in 2023. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers' products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts. The Position Plant Purchasing Manager Job Summary Plant Purchasing Manager

Location: Par Moor Centre, Par Moor Road, Par, Cornwall, PL24 2SQ

You will be required to travel to sites in and around Cornwall (all within 10 miles of another), with occasional visits to sites in Devon and Dorset

Hours of work: 37.5 hours a week, working Monday to Friday 8pm - 4pm (flexibility required)

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualification plus an annual performance-based bonus

Do you have previous experience of working within Purchasing? Are you looking for your next opportunity where you can thrive? Join Imerys; the market leader in mineral-based speciality solutions, where we'll help you tap your full potential!

Why work for Imerys?

At Imerys every member of our team matters. Our priority is the health and safety of our people and our aim is to create diverse and inclusive workplaces. We are always striving to be better and to support our people to continuously learn, improve and innovate. This allows them to tap into their full potential and to take advantage of the wealth of career and development opportunities available.

The job role

You will be working closely with Regional Category Managers and be the single point of contact for the Plant Managers of the designated sites, managing relationships and bringing in the correct stakeholders.

The main objective of this role is to ensure the effective purchasing operation of Imerys sites, covering the mining and refining sites in the Southwest.

The main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Supplier management

Responsible for the Source to Contract process for local OpEx / CapEx purchases

UK Purchasing lead for measurement/ instrumentation, small mobile plant, garage services and conveyor categories, and others

Responsible for the deployment and application of the global/regional contracts

Ensure compliance of the sites with purchasing strategy and with the internal rules and purchasing policy

Responsible for ensuring compliance with Sustainability and EHS goals for their remit

Responsible for all SAP (ERP system) approvals and controls (validation of suppliers, implementation/management contracts, PO authorisation)

Supplier Contract Management

Risk Management

Reporting and analysis

Continuous Improvement

What's in it for you?

• Equivalent of 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata'd for shift workers)
• Generous Pension Plan
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Company Sick Pay
• Discounts on external retailers
• Cycle to work scheme

We also offer a comprehensive package to support the Wellbeing of our people which includes:

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Virtual GP
• Flu and Eye care vouchers
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Menopause Support
• Private Medical Health Plan

You will:

• Have a degree in a relevant discipline

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