Projects Procurement Manger

Founded in 1917, John Crane is a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and engineering of mission critical flow control solutions for increased efficiency, emission reductions and energy transformation. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems and predictive digital monitoring technologies. John Crane customer service is accessed through a global network of more than 200 global sites in over 50 countries employing more than 6,000 employees worldwide. We partner with our customers and help them meet the latest environmental standards and keep their operations safe and controlled.

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The Regional Procurement Manager is accountable for execution of all direct materials and subcontract purchasing in line with Smiths Group PLC Code of Conduct for the Support Systems and Filtration Porfolio’s across John Crane entities in APAC. This shall be achieved by creating the circumstances in the external supply base, ERP and the purchasing team for world class inbound material requirements planning and the efficient execution of purchase transactions across multiple John Crane locations. This is a highly visible role within the organization and the position holder shall be required to demonstrate leadership, accountability and ownership of their deliverables while collaborating positively with colleagues and leaders in other functions, acting as a regional representative of the Global Supply Chain function.

The position holder shall:

• Coach, lead and develop diverse talent to build a high-performance purchasing team through adherence to Standard Work – demonstrate commitment to this environment through their own Leadership Standard Work while fostering an inclusive culture.
• Align suppliers to the requirements of purchase order product specifications and terms.
• Ensure production operations can be executed as planned through effective purchasing while contributing to working capital improvement (inventory, payment terms).
• Deliver best value to Smiths through the management of costs and the execution of category strategy
• Structure the team to make best use of available resource and provide the required operational service
• Demonstrate awareness of overall business strategy and actively seek to contribute towards its achievement.
• Manage daily tasks, issues and priorities on a self-directed basis, escalating to line manager as appropriate.

Responsibilities-

• Ensure the timely and efficient processing and acknowledgement of purchase orders and MRP action messages (Order, Expedite, De-Expedite, Cancel) or purchase requisitions to fulfil the material requirements of each project
• Ensure management and creation of the ERP data which drives transactional effectivity and alignment with commercial requirements
• Define and implement a supplier development process including the classification of vendors and performance measurement. Lead supplier negotiations and issue resolution/problem solving where required
• Develop an actioned pipeline of improvement initiatives (Quality, Delivery, Cost) for accountable supply base
• Ensuring approval of purchase orders in line with the Delegation of Authority policy and approval process for the region
• Represent the purchasing function effectively at operations Tier review meetings;
• Establish, manage and develop day-to-day priorities for direct reports through Standard Work;
• Provide regular, consistent and thorough measurement and reporting of performance through KPI’s and ensure team activities are aligned for effective corrective action where required (trust in data);
• Own the Authorized Vendor List and the gathering of the required supplier information to complete the Vendor Master Data process as well as the integrity/accuracy of all VMD;
• Understand/ classify the supply base and areas of risk to the operation or Smiths governance requirements and develop tactical, procedural or contractual approaches to mitigate them;
  • Ensure suppliers are managed according to the requirements of the Smiths Code of Conduct, their contract or the applicable terms and conditions of purchase;
  • Create and manage world class business management processes, procedures, work instructions, SOP’s, Standard Works - and confirm team members are competent in their application;
  • Management tasks; regular personal performance review and improvement planning where required, goal setting, succession planning, competence development, vacation management etc.

Skills and Experience:

• 8+ years of experience working within purchasing/SCM/vendor development/project procurement
• Experience in procurement of components for Energy markets will be preferred with exposure to Global quality standards & specific qualification requirements (PPAP)
• Managed a diverse team: able to coach, lead and build a high performing, international team
• 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;
• Managed a purchasing function – Prior responsibility for OTD, direct material cost and complete purchase to pay (P2P) cycle
• Knowledge of purchasing in an Engineer to Order manufacturing environment: Complex design approval cycles often purchasing begins when BOMs are not fully released/approved. Use of planning BOMs and advanced procurement strategies
• Experience in managing sub-contractors for major manufacturing processes (fabrication etc.)
• Experience in sourcing; technical vendor selection and development, supplier negotiation, supplier performance and contract management
• Demonstrated results in cost saving and productivity projects (within a Procurement function ideally)
• Technical knowledge, able to read drawings and manage complex BOMs
• Extensive ERP knowledge either in SAP (preferred)/Oracle
• Ability to solve problems independently and in a structured way (e.g. A3), able to use data to formulate plans and make decisions
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills

Diversity & Inclusion:

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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