AM 2 PM GROUP HOLDINGS

Responsibility

• manging stakeholder relationships around purchasing responsibilities both internal and externally
• purchasing goods, materials, components or services with specified cost, quality and delivery targets
• prepare and raise purchase orders
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• ensure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures
• contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues
• support the purchasing function and other relevant departments which may impact on operations
• using your Purchasing experience and CIPS level knowledge, the Buyer role is vital member of the Purchasing Team, instrumental in helping to coordinate, manage and develop the supplier base and inventory levels to help ensure efficient procurement activities
• act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on purchasing related matters
• with the support and guidance of the UK Purchasing Manager you will ensure goods, materials and services for the company’s operational needs are met, considering quality, price and continuity of supply
• monitor and advise on any issues which present risk or opportunity to the organisation
• monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers
• provide analysis on costs, new and existing and review cost reduction activities
• prepare reports and updates as and when required
• adhere to any health, safety and environmental policies and wellbeing for self, staff and visitors
• work closely with others in the procurement function around continuous improvement opportunities
• build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications
• compile data relating to supplier performance to enable evaluation
• ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships

Requirements

• chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply Level 4 or studying towards - essential
• previous experience of working in a purchasing team within manufacturing environment - essential
• good knowledge of purchasing, inventory, negotiation, commercial understanding and cost breakdown
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• able to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with staff, stakeholders and suppliers
• experience of working closely with suppliers
• keen attention to detail and accuracy
• able to add value, reduce costs and input to business improvements
• good communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills
• analytical, numerically astute with strong demonstrated problem-solving abilities
• able to manage time effectively, prioritise tasks and achieve set targets
• commercial and financial awareness with a full understanding of how failure impacts the business
• able to work well under pressure and handle emergency and stressful situations

Earnings for position buyer

Responsibility

• working with the Production Team leader to ensure compliance of expected standards and policies
• to help ensure customer satisfaction is maintained and enhanced at all times
• ensure that all processes under your jurisdiction fall within current 14001 guidelines
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• day to Day outlook
• continually strive for process improvements and minimise costs
• own risk assessments for areas under your responsibility are written, implemented and reviewed
• you will help them minimise issues and find solutions, to understand and align reliability and capabilities to achieve the desired results
• ensure all employees, contractors and visitors within your control comply with site procedures
• the Process Control Engineer role is vital, your understanding of the complete manufacturing process and using data and statistics to remove variance and improve product quality will come naturally to you
• ensure all remakes are investigated, understood and actions implemented to prevent reoccurrence
• your abilities using DMAIC techniques will be evident in your career to date, adding process controls to to ensure that variations do not return and that quality is consistent will be instinctive to you
• improve manufacturing yield within the areas of your responsibility
• if you enjoy fast moving, constantly advancing and technologically driven sectors then, this could be the role and the environment for you
• ensure HS&E policies are respected and rules are adhered to within your departments/responsibility
• on a day to day basis you will help the production team to carry out and understand their role in this technical production environment
• the vital work you carry out will help ensure quality, cost and delivery of final solutions are of the highest standards in an exciting and ever developing technology markets

Requirements

• A prior background carrying out process modelling, analysis and using associated tools
• experience of mapping process software -preferably Engage
• A detailed work ethic, with ability to spot trends and patterns in unrelated areas
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• an effective manager of multiple projects, having a clear view of the sequencing of work
• clear and confident communication skills to engage stakeholders & influencers
• SIX Sigma qualified, Green belt or above ideally
• ability to work in a matrix environment - as part of a project team delivering project outcomes
• working with other business areas such as the Digital team
• it is anticipated that the successful candidate will hold relevant Prince qualification or similar
• relevant qualification & experience from a related role/environment, possibly Green Belt status

Earnings for position process engineer

Responsibility

• you will have key customer contact and liaison, managing client contacts and stakeholders including Buying, Product, Technical and Supply Chain areas
• develop Account relations, including Buying, Product, Technical and Supply chain
• your professionalism, product knowledge and strategic thinking will be essential for this important role
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• meet/visit customers to develop relations and business objectives
• help develop plans to include revenue, volume and profitability targets
• build knowledge of products and manufacturing capabilities, becoming an expert in time
• be familiar with cost base, product BOMs, cost changes and ECG financial targets
• analyse JDE reports on revenue and profitability and create plans to against targets
• your role will manage the commercial relations of key customers building favourable yet robust relations for the long term ambitions of the business
• review and understand sales numbers, EPOS, forecasts, budgets
• create CAF and Costing Requests, analyse cost models and make recommendations
• review selling prices and margins, and be accountable for profitability of allocated Accounts
• work with S&OP and advise Customer Service Manager of changes to the forecast
• liaise with departments for your customer agenda, ensuring understanding and alignment
• coordinate tenders and briefs, working with the Business Manager and Finance team
• keep wider business informed of customers initiatives that may affect requirements/objectives
• ensure that customer expectations are met, provide sufficient information for presentation of new products ie Samples/Mock-ups/design boards/benchmarks and personalised presentations

Requirements

• educated to degree standard or equivalent
• minimum of 5 years’ experience of direct customer interface in commercial activities of consumer products within FMCG manufacturing sector
• inquisitive nature and strong eye for detail and pro-active problem solving
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• strong analytical and commercial skills
• proven track record of negotiation and relationship building
• ability to commercialise opportunities and risks
• results driven
• proven teamwork skills and ability to work in a harmonious, driven, passionate team
• excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to a high standard
• confident and articulate

Earnings for position senior account manager

Responsibility

• supporting the NPI Manager and team to successfully deliver ECG projects within a mutually agreed specification, timeline and budgets set
• you will support and help execute project briefs while capturing, help with retention of current projects and attraction of future opportunities
• help review product specifications along with the Technical team
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• your work will assist with direction and momentum of new product launches and to complete project lifecycles
• support internal stakeholders through project onboarding and kick off
• help ensure business appropriate buy-in has taken place, e.g. CAF, cost modelling and forecasts
• help manage timings, purpose and subsequent product validation & any regulatory requirements
• monitor all key actions, decisions and milestones
• capture development, artwork, material lead times, production, shipping and product launch stages
• this is an exciting and varied role interfacing with a variety of key stakeholders internally and externally and that can develop to a full PM in time
• communicate and agree timings and actions with all stakeholders
• flag up any limitations for unique raw materials and new suppliers or materials
• identify product data for project set-up, regularly following-up to maintain timings
• capture and communicate any changes from the original brief especially where risk is identified
• transfer any project decision updates via Agile ie changes and costs to the BOM components

Requirements

• educated to degree standard or equivalent
• ideally circa 5 years’ experience of customer interface project support in commercial activities of consumer products within FMCG manufacturing sector
• inquisitive nature and strong eye for detail and pro-active problem solving
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• strong analytical and commercial skills
• proven track record of negotiation and relationship building
• ability to commercialise opportunities and risks and be Results driven
• proven teamwork skills and ability to work in a harmonious, driven, passionate team
• excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to a high standard
• confident and articulate
• ability to operate under pressure & work to tight deadlines

Earnings for position project administrator

Responsibility

• as Customer Service Manager you will lead a dedicated team of advisors to provide great customer service
• from the receiving of sales enquiries and taking orders to the arrangement, tracking and delivery of finish products
• the below indicates further role responsibilities
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• managing customer contact and client services provided
• team Leadership and Continuous Development
• empower, lead, and manage a team of sales and customer service representatives, providing
• customer Service, Sales Strategy and planning
• your team will benefit from your coaching and mentoring style, your organisational and lead by example way of working will encourage the best customer service standards are provided by your team and that their own training and development plans provide growth and role satisfaction
• resolution and Escalation management
• cross functional stakeholder collaboration management
• data analysis and reporting
• the above list is not exhaustive and includes many important tasks to reflect this important role

Requirements

• goal orientated and results driven mindset
• strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with clients and internal teams
• strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with employees at all levels
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• strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks and meet production deadlines
• demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• ability to work on own initiative and take ownership for completion of tasks
• promotes continuous improvement, innovation, and learning
• understands the importance of leading by example with a leadership role
• committed to PF work with an understanding of and being a role model for PF’s aims and values

Earnings for position client services manager