Purchasing Manager

2 weeks ago

Auckland, New Zealand Dodson Motorsport Full time

Dodson designs and manufactures replacement clutches for high-performance cars with computer-controlled gearboxes.
Many of the world's fastest GT-Rs, Lamborghinis, BMWs, Audis, EVOs, Corvettes and Porsches are reliant on our products.
95% of our sales are to overseas markets.
Dodson requires a new addition to the team at its engineering and distribution facility on Auckland's North Shore.
The Dodson automotive parts brand is known worldwide, with over 95% of our parts exported, and is part of the wider Dodson Group of companies.
The role of the Purchasing Manager is comprehensively responsible for all aspects of stock for Dodson's automotive products manufacturing and distribution business, including purchasing, supplier relationships, stock management, logistics and inbound freight.
Reporting to the Commercial Manager, it is key for this role to work closely with the Engineering and Sales teams, our two subsidiary plants, and our third party suppliers to ensure the successful and timely delivery of inputs required, communicating clearly on the availability of stock, ownership of potential issues and ensuring agreed suitable solutions, all while helping the company to meet the defined financial, quality and delivery targets of the business.
Prior experience purchasing metal components from CNC suppliers and/or fabrication shops is critical.
Learning our products will be critical in this role, a natural interest in motorsport and mechanical assemblies is thus highly beneficial (but not required). 
 
Responsibilities include:

Leading a small team of direct reports, some within a matrix management environment
Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with suppliers, including both small local suppliers and larger overseas entities (and is able to tailor style to the circumstances of the counterparty)
Implementing plans to proactively ensure the timely supply of critical and high value stock, balancing with appropriate inventory value / cash flow objectives, (maintaining stock levels at minimum cost)
Ensuring quality control standards are followed and upheld (working closely with the engineering team, who owns the quality control / inspection function)
Owning the review of operational invoices, ensuring they are accurate and submitted to accounts for payment
Identifying new supply sources (when required), ensuring they meet the quality and engineering specifications required by the business, and ensuring negotiations are ethical and cost effective for the business
Following standard operating procedures of the business, and assessing / updating them where prudent / required
Managing recording systems to monitor all stock and product movements, ensuring timely reordering and restocking.
Able and willing to step in and work at any level of the purchasing team to ensure the job is done (particularly when direct reports are absent)
Being a part of the management working team liaising with consultants on roll-out of a new ERP system (over the next 12 months).

 
The successful candidate must have the following experience / skills:

Bachelors degree or higher in Supply Chain Management and Logistics
Excellent problem solving skills
Excellent verbal and communication skills, as well as keen listening and conflict resolution abilities
5+ years' experience in purchasing / sourcing / supplier relationship roles
Able to interpret and discuss engineering drawings with vendors (at a high level)
Understands the nuances of small/medium business, and is able to work effectively with employees and vendors of varying skill levels and cultures to achieve positive outcomes
Prior experience purchasing metal components from CNC suppliers and/or fabrication shops is critical
Experience in working with both NZ and overseas suppliers
An interest in the automotive industry is beneficial but not required

The role is full-time,  Monday to Friday (40.0 hrs/week), and must be performed on-site.
We require full New Zealand work rights.
For more information about the company please visit: 

www.dodsonmotorsport.com
www.dodsongroup.com
www.linkedin.com/company/dodson-motorsport/

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