Purchasing Service Centre Leader
Company Description
John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries that enable efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies.
We have a global network of more than 200 sites in over 50 countries and employ more than 6,000 people worldwide. We partner with our customers to help them keep their operations safe, reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and meet the latest environmental standards.
John Crane is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, helping to create a safer, more efficient, productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defence, space & aerospace, and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs approximately 16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries.
Job Description
Managing and leading a regionally focused group within the Purchasing Service Centre and supporting the PSC Manager in the leadership of transactional purchasing for multiple sites in varied geographies to provide the efficient procurement of materials and sub-contract services (External & Inter-Company) in support of John Crane operations.
Qualifications
•Experience of leading and building diverse teams both directly and remotely (min. 5 years),
•Professional certification in Procurement or Supply Chain Management – i.e APICS, CPIM, CIPS and/or suitable tertiary qualification (Bachelors) and/or demonstrable success in a similar role;
•Strong analytical capability and ability to formulate plans from data;
•Lean problem-solving skills – root cause analysis methodologies, i.e. A3;
•Strong IT system skills; MS packages, Power BI
•Knowledge of production planning/scheduling and manufacturing operations;
•Knowledge of supply contracts and applicable terms for operational purchasing: consignment, warehousing/stockholding, VMI programs, bailment;
•Understanding of Category Management approaches and tools;
•Understanding of corporate governance requirements in the context of purchasing operations, supplier onboarding/management and the P2P cycle.
•English fluency (written and spoken)
Additional Information
With colleagues stretching across the globe, we are proud of our diversity. To foster inclusivity, we run employee resource groups (ERGs) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our cross-business ERGs include Veterans, Pride Network, Black Employee Network, Women@Work Network, and Neurodiversity.
Across our company, we recognize excellence, culminating in the Smiths Excellence Awards, our annual celebration of the most extraordinary activities, people, and projects that best showcase our strengths and help drive our business forward. We announce these on our annual Smiths Day, a global celebration of Smiths around our network.
Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits, while helping engineer a better future.
According our mission, vision and Global Policies: Under no circumstances shall Staff be charged any fee or other costs in relation to their recruitment to work at Smiths, whether directly or indirectly. Any recruitment fees shall be paid by Smiths.
Smiths will not employ anyone below the age of 18. Smiths will take reasonable steps to satisfy itself of the member of Staff’s age before that person starts work at Smiths. When persons under the age of 18 are employed, they must not do work that is mentally, physically, socially or morally dangerous or harmful or interferes with their schooling by depriving them of the opportunity to attend school.
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As the Purchasing Service Centre Leader at John Crane, you will take charge of a dynamic team dedicated to streamlining the procurement processes across multiple regions. Your leadership will play a crucial role in supporting the Purchasing Service Centre Manager by overseeing transactional purchasing for various sites. This involves not only ensuring the efficient procurement of materials and subcontract services but also enhancing the operational efficiency of John Crane, a proud member of the Smiths Group. With a strong focus on developing your team, you’ll leverage your expertise to foster a collaborative environment, where diverse talents come together to drive success. Your analytical skills will be put to good use as you formulate actionable plans based on data insights, contributing significantly to supply chain efficiency. With a background in procurement or supply chain management, you'll be well-equipped to navigate complex supply contracts and manage supplier relationships. We value inclusivity and collaboration at John Crane, providing ample opportunities for professional growth, recognition, and engagement through various employee resource groups. If you're ready to lead a talented team in a supportive ecosystem while paving the way for a more sustainable future, this position is tailored for you. Join John Crane and help us engineer a better tomorrow.
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Founded in 1851 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, Smiths Group is a multinational technology company serving the medical technology, security and defense, industrial, energy, and aerospace markets.
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