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Procurement Manager

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Chelmsford, MA, USA

Posted on Saturday, February 3, 2024

Who are CloudNC?

CloudNC's mission is to make single-click manufacturing a reality.

We build software that automates control of CNC machines - metalcutting robots that make >$1Trn of components every year, for anything from aircraft to iPhones to cars.

Worldwide over 100 million hours are spent painstakingly programming these incredible machines by hand every year, and we believe this is a colossal waste of human time and talent in an industry already facing an existential skills crisis. Our software, CAM Assist, brings one-click automation to CNC machining.

Our world-class team, with tier 1 financial backers including Atomico, Autodesk and Lockheed Martin, combines expertise in computer science and physical manufacturing, from our locations in London and Chelmsford.

We are scaling from Series B to C at pace and are fully funded for this growth.

To provide operational management for all aspects of Supply Chain within the Chelmsford site.

Procurement activities

To source and procure components /services as required
To assist in further development of existing suppliers
To assess potential suppliers both technically and commercially
To provide support to assess and report on new technology/services and applications.
To assist with proposal costings as requested
To be a role model, coach and mentor to procurement staff
Ensure all activities are in line with the business policies and procedures.
Assist in the day today running of the Purchasing department and all associated activities.

Advanced Logistics Planning

Ensure business processes and information systems effectively support material flow.
Develop robust business processes engaging with IT systems to deliver efficient, timely material availability.
Ensure raw material is ordered according to supplier lead times to ensure sufficient material for continuity of supply to production without an overstock situation.

General

Ensure safe working practices and all Safety standards are followed.
Responsible for the safety of all staff operating within the Supply Chain function.
Responsible to ensure full conformance to all CloudNC operational procedures, audit and drive improvements where required.
Monitor and report on agreed key performance and management indicators. Develop and execute contingency and improvement activities as required.
Prepare management information for use across; outside the organisation; design/ deliver agreed KPI’s.
Manage and develop the Procurement team, including succession planning.
Contribute to improving business performance as part of the senior management team.
Manage cost centre expenditure vs business plan.
Develop and provide input to annual Business and Budget planning activities.

Additional activities

Manages Short Lead Time implementation.
Manages Supplier and Production Schedules
Manages material flow activity (internal and external)
Manages Procurement Metrics Departmental KPI’s)
Manages indirect material activity.
Administers Outbound Shipping
Directs department planning activities.
Coordinates engineering changes, and breakpoints.
Manages third party operations.

Deliverables

100% parts availability to line at point of requirement
Maximum use of available floor-space to minimise external spend.
Best in class inventory management.
Scenario planning and budget projection capabilities.
Minimise capital outlay through effect business case spending.
Maximise supplier payment terms to protect operating cash.

Essential Criteria

CIPS qualified fully or part qualified
5 years procurement experience desirable.
Operating industry standard ERP/MRP systems
Outsourced complex distribution and logistics operations.
Inventory control.
Factory operations.
Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills required.
Proven experience at operating at a senior business level
Proven People and performance management
Engineering manufacturing
Self-starting highly motivated and results oriented professional.
Flexible and keen to work in a rapidly changing environment.
Hungry to make a difference in a business undertaking significant business turn-around.

Desirable Criteria

Higher national diploma in engineering/ business studies or equivalent
ERP/MRP system implementation experience desirable
Understanding of engineering specs and drawings
General engineering /manufacturing knowledge
Communicative, resourceful, flexible and ambitious

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, valuing individuality and embracing all people. The success of CloudNC is a result of diversity of thought. We recognise this comes from people truly belonging. We encourage different perspectives and skills to collaborate towards our mission - disrupting the manufacturing industry. We celebrate diversity and continually improve our inclusivity efforts.