The Role
MST are looking for a person with a strong growth mindset with the ability to work in a fast paced and ever- changing environment. An exceptional team player who can work with anyone in the business and can build understanding with other teams to design better solutions.
Someone who delivers exceptional results and strives to hit stretch goals that others might dismiss.
Responsibilities
- Deliver and develop a Procurement Strategy that aligns with the business strategy and deliver the targeted benefits and financial savings needed to meet budgeted savings plans.
- Lead, manage and develop the Procurement function by setting objectives and targets and providing ongoing performance measurement.
- Drive operational improvements within the Procurement function to deliver increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Lead and drive business wide best practice to Procurement processes and policies
- Define and manage key supplier relationships, across all spend categories, to deliver breakthrough performance on cost, service, and quality.
- Design and implement reporting mechanisms for cost savings performance, capturing budgeted, realised and project savings across the business and proactively measure supplier performance through financial and non-financial metrics.
- Train new team members and monitor their ability to use the Orderwise system competently.
- Any other reasonable requests from management
- Support MST group in all group activities
Skills & Experience
- A good understanding of the manufacturing sector, preferably in the marine or batch production environment
- Demonstrable experience within senior Procurement/Purchasing role, ideally MCIPS accredited
- Experience and knowledge of sustainable procurement practices
- Experience in managing both direct and indirect materials, goods, and services.
- Experience leading and developing a Procurement/Purchasing Team to success
- Ability to negotiate third party contracts with significant variation in value and duration, ensuring best value and that terms and quality standards are monitored and met
- Evidenced experience of delivering tangible benefits with the supply chain
- Strong communication, influencing and interpersonal skills, both internally and with key external stakeholders
- High level of IT competence, specifically, ERP systems and MS Office packages, including Excel
Benefits
- 23 days holidays plus public holidays
- 5 days holiday accrued on long service
- Flexible Working
- Buy/Sell Holiday Scheme
- Paid Compassionate Leave & Sickness
- Group Personal Pension Plan
- Free Eye Care Vouchers & Contribution Towards Glasses
- Death in Service Benefit
- Discounted Costco Membership
- Halfords Trade Card
- Perkbox Discounted Shopping Access
Company Values
Each value summarises our shared commitment to excellence, integrity, collaboration and innovation. They’re a key part of our commitment to pushing boundaries and fostering a work environment where every person feels empowered. As we continue to grow, they’ll act as the guide to help shape our future.
- Our Focus is You
- Building Relationships
- Honesty
- Pursuing Excellence
- Consistency is Key
- Leading by Example
Diversity & Inclusion
MST recognises and values the enriching benefits that equality, diversity, and inclusion bring to its community. We celebrate diversity and actively encourage applicants from minority ethnic groups, LGBTQ+, disabled and neuro-diverse groups to apply for our vacancies. We nurture happy teams who learn from and inspire each other, and believe diversity is key to achieving this goal.