Materials Manager

Role Overview

• The Materials Manager will manage the supply of materials and packaging into C&D Edgeworthstown, as well as support Group Management with supplier relationships.
• As Materials Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the procurement process for site specific commodities, ensuring that the organization acquires quality goods and services at competitive prices.
• You will play a key role in developing and implementing purchasing strategies to optimise cost savings, enhance supplier relationships, and support overall business objectives.
• You will also manage, though one of your direct reports the call off all ingredients and packaging & approve all POs with supporting information.
• The Materials Manager will work closely with other site functions to ensure all ingredients /packaging are linked to BOM’s & on usage backflushed.

Key Relationships - Internal

• General Manager
• Production Manager
• Packing Manager
• HR Manager
• Co-Packing Manager
• Quality Manager
• Health & Safety Manager
• Engineering Manager
• Material Handling Manager.
• Group Procurement Team 

Key Relationships - External

• Suppliers
• Logistics Providers
• 3PL’s
• Regulatory Bodies 

Key Responsibilities

• Supplier Sourcing and Evaluation: Identify and assess suppliers to ensure they meet quality, pricing, and reliability standards for long-term partnerships.
• Managing Supplier Relationships: Maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure consistent quality, timely deliveries, and mutually beneficial agreements.
• Market Analysis: Monitor market trends to identify potential opportunities and risks and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Inventory Management: Monitor stock levels and order supplies to ensure optimal inventory levels.
• Quality Control: Ensure that products meet company standards and specifications.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with procurement policies, regulations, and ethical standards.
• Cost Management: Analyse and manage costs to achieve budgetary goals.
• Risk Management: Proactively assess and mitigate risks to ensure continuity of supply and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Data-Driven Procurement Analysis: Analyse procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities, optimize purchasing decisions, and forecast future needs.
• Have an updated list of all suppliers’ key contacts (including out-of-hours) and have all contracts in place & aligned with Group Procurement.
• Meet periodically with some key site suppliers – off site & ensure best in class savings are achieved & aligned with the group C&D purchasing. 
• Manage site specific commodities as outlined below but not fully limited to this list:

Key Performance Measures

• Cost Savings: Amount of money saved through effective negotiation and strategic sourcing.
• Supplier Performance: Reliability and quality of suppliers based on delivery times, product quality, and compliance with contract terms.
• Order Accuracy: Measures the percentage of orders delivered correctly, including the right products and quantities.
• Supplier Lead Time: Average time taken by suppliers to deliver goods after an order is placed.
• Emergency Purchase Rate: Tracks the frequency of unplanned or urgent purchases, indicating potential issues in procurement planning.
• Spend Under Management: Percentage of total spending that is managed through formal procurement processes.

Personal Competencies and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required: Preferred disciplines: Operations, Supply Chain, or Business Management.
• 3+ years’ job-related experience.
• Ability to operate in a matrixed environment with the ability to influence & persuade key stakeholders and to constructively deal with conflicts.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams.

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