Job Description

Help us reduce environmental green-house gases. Edwards are the world leader in abatement systems for the Semi-conductor industry. We work with clients the likes of Intel to reduce their green-house gases that are produced when etching electronic chips. So, everything we do helps protect the environment.

If you are a Procurement Manager and care about the environment, then we have a role just for you. Working with like-minded buyers & engineers at our centre of excellence just south of Bristol.

Mission:

Define and manage Edwards Product Company (PC) Clevedon\'s procurement and material strategy to provide a resilient supply chain, deliver parts on time, to quality at the lowest sustainable cost level whilst leading and developing the team and supporting the GM in the wider goals.

Main Responsibilities:

\xc2\xb7 Develop and lead a successful team of cohesive, committed, and result oriented people. \xc3\x98 Provide the Safety leadership to endorse the \xe2\x80\x9cSafety First\xe2\x80\x9d and achieve the health & safety goals.\xc3\x98 Develop and lead the procurement team to allow them to growth and meet a high engagement level.\xc2\xb7 Lead all sourcing activities to meet PC Clevedon operational needs.\xc3\x98 Guide the right supplier\'s portfolio to support current needs and strategic goals.\xc3\x98 Develop Long Term Agreement (LTA) including Service Level Agreement (SLA) and Buffer Stock Agreements (BSA)\xc3\x98 Establish integrated material supply methods along the entire chain (e.g. Kanban\'s, VMI,\xe2\x80\xa6)\xc3\x98 Implement a strong monthly process to monitor supplier performances both on service and on quality, review and develop corrective plans to address supplier performances.\xc3\x98 Balance customer service and inventory turns through programs such as lead time reduction, value stream mapping.\xc3\x98 Ensure that the supply chain strategy supports the division\'s sustainability goals.\xc2\xb7 Develop Business continuity plans and agility strategies for important suppliers.\xc3\x98 Develop business continuity plans for important parts aligned with the divisional strategy. \xc3\x98 Include in SLA (e.g. ramp up/down by +/- 20% for critical parts within agreed lead time)\xc3\x98 Trace developments affecting any purchased parts, e.g. obsolescence, legal requirements, raw material, currencies etc.\xc2\xb7 Focus on product cost and operational excellence.\xc3\x98 Identify and lead cost reduction programs which include:\xc3\x98 Work with the manufacturing department to increase and control the material supply chain.\xc3\x98 Identify continuous improvement opportunities for process efficiency.\xc3\x98 Think out of the box to identify potential supplier savings opportunities regarding Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

Qualifications and Experience:

\xc2\xb7 Minimum bachelor\'s degree in engineering, Business Administration, or Supply Chain\xc2\xb7 CIPS qualification\xc2\xb7 Minimum 10 years procurement experience preferably in a manufacturing or engineering environment\xc2\xb7 5 years in a strategic role, or experience in developing category strategies\xc2\xb7 Cost analysis and supply market intelligence\xc2\xb7 Excellent communication skills across all levels of an organisation, both internally and with suppliers\xc2\xb7 Track record improving supply chains, supplier relationships and performance.\xc2\xb7 Procurement and supply chain process\xc2\xb7 SAP ERP Experience, including Material planning tools (MRP, Kanban, etc)

Why come to Edwards:

We offer so much than a job.

\xc2\xb7 Job Sharing,

\xc2\xb7 Flexibility on working hours,

\xc2\xb7 Variable start and finish times,

\xc2\xb7 Some hybrid working.

Along with your salary you will be eligible for:

\xc2\xb7 Bonus up to 7.5% bonus

\xc2\xb7 25 days holiday and your bank holidays

\xc2\xb7 Cash health plan

\xc2\xb7 Pension with a company contribution of up to 8%

\xc2\xb7 Life Assurance of 4 x basic salary

\xc2\xb7 Employee Referral scheme

\xc2\xb7 Training, Learning and Development throughout

\xc2\xb7 Thriving Wellbeing Program supporting physical health, mental wellbeing, social connectiveness and sense of purpose.

\xc2\xb7 Support for formal qualifications and professional development

\xc2\xb7 Recognition and Reward program

\xc2\xb7 Some sponsored professional qualifications such as Chartered Engineer (CEng), CIPS, CIPD

\xc2\xb7 Free parking

\xc2\xb7 Fitness App, with streamer-able classes, discounted membership with some national gyms.

\xc2\xb7 Subsidised canteen

\xc2\xb7 Local Edwards clubs and social events

"#LI-Hybrid"

Diverse by nature and inclusive by choice

Bright ideas come from all of us. The more unique perspectives we embrace, the more innovative we are. Together we build a culture where difference is valued, and we share a deep sense of purpose and belonging.

Edwards Centre of Excellence for Exhaust Management Systems is situated in Clevedon, just south of Bristol. Edwards are a global organisation and part of the Atlas Copco group, which affords employees access to potential opportunities worldwide.

We are an environmental company saving the world and the world\'s leading developer and manufacturer of exhaust management systems. Edwards solutions are necessary to manufacturing processes for semiconductors, flat panel displays, LEDs and solar.

The purpose-built Clevedon site has world class engineering, manufacturing, and laboratory facilities. Current construction of an enlargement to the facility is underway, and this will allow us to produce the latest technology to push the industry to higher heights and allow our customers to provide the electronic chips that are central to most electrical and electronic devices worldwide.

To support our growing business Edwards has open vacancies for Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Development Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Buyers, Customer Support Engineers and many more. Check out the Edwards website at

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