Purchasing Manager

**We have an exciting opportunity within our Glazing Division. We are seeking an experienced purchasing generalist to Business Partner with our Operations team for end to end management of Fleet, Supply Chain & Property.**

**The Purchasing Manager - provides critical support to the O'Brien Glass Operations team with industry leading fleet management and body refurbishments, flexible and efficient supply chain function and footprint strategy implementation.**

**About the Role**:
We are seeking a highly organised and motivated individual to work closely with our Glazing Operations team to support efficient, cost effective and compliant service delivery.

**This role will cover**:

- ** Fleet**: You will be responsible for negotiating and maintaining current fleet leases, managing commercial fleet replenishment, vehicle asset management and refurbishment, compliance, cost management. This includes fleet utilisation and performance monitoring.
- ** Supply Chain**:Bulk Glass Purchasing & Supply Chain Management - Local & Import Including being responsible for the Supply Planning, Vendor & Supplier Management, Customs & Import Compliance, Inventory Control, Logistics Coordination, Local Supplier Management.
- ** Property**: Implement and maintain our Footprint Strategy, Site Assessment & Risk Analysis, Lease Negotiation & Management, Building Fit-out, including liaising with trades, property managers.
- ** Capex**: Business Case Development.
- ** Sustainability**: Identify opportunities to reduce CO2 emissions and landfill and mitigate risks of Modern Slavery in the supply chain.

**About You**

You will be a highly motivated and organised individual who can work effectively, to deliver innovative solutions, efficiencies, achieve value for money, reduce risk and maintain compliance in support of our Glazing Operations.
- Degree qualified, preferably with recognised qualifications in a commercial or purchasing field and at least 5 years experience in a similar purchasing function including a strong fleet management background.
- Experience with commercial vehicle body builders and property leasing knowledge preferred.
- Operationally focused with strong communication and collaboration skills, a highly skilled negotiator with very strong commercial acumen.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to lead and inspire belief in the purchasing function, including a demonstrated ability to link implementation of purchasing initiatives to profitable growth
- Outstanding communication abilities, enabling you to articulate complex strategies to senior leadership, stakeholders, and teams alike, ensuring buy-in and alignment with broader organisational goals.

**Desirable**
- Competency in pre-legal review of draft leases
- Experience with Factory/Warehouse property leasing
- Glass or construction industry background
- A good working knowledge of logistics, inventory management processes and capability

**Benefits**:

- ** Position**:Laptop, Phone, Hybrid work flexibility.
- ** Staff Discount**:Receive discount on products & services.
- ** Wellness Program**:Access to our Employee Assistance Program.
- ** Employee Rewards**:Employee rewards and exclusive discounts across thousands of retailers.
- ** Community Support**:Ability to support your favourite charities and community, including a paid volunteer day each year.

As part of Belron, the world's leading glass specialists operating in 35 countries, O'Brien put our customer at the heart of everything that we do. We serve more than 300,000 Customers each year, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. We are a highly successful business, and we need talented people like you to keep us strong. We strive to create a work experience where you can be yourself, achieve great things and feel inspired. A workplace where you can be your best you.

O'Brien is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to create an inclusive environment for all employees. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. If you don't quite meet all of the criteria, but feel like you could make a difference at O'Brien, get in touch.