FINANCE MANAGER

Beck & Pollitzer Germany GmbH ist seit 20 Jahren die deutsche Niederlassung der 1863 in London gegründeten Beck & Pollitzer Ltd. Mit über 30 eigenen Standorten auf 4 Kontinenten ist Beck & Pollitzer der weltweit führende Anbieter für Industrieverlagerungen sowie Maschinen- und Anlagenmontagen. Von der Planung über die Montage mit eigenem Equipment bis hin zur Inbetriebnahme verfolgen wir weltweit einen einheitlichen Arbeitsansatz. Dabei spielt es keine Rolle, ob wir eine einzelne Maschine oder ganze Fabriken national oder international verlagern, einzelne Bearbeitungszentren oder komplette Produktions- und/oder Montagelinien montieren. Unabhängig von Projektumfängen oder Anwenderbranchen sind wir das ideale Montagedienstleistungsunternehmen, um ein Projekt von A bis Z zum vollen Erfolg zu führen. Purpose of role To provide support with a range of procurement activity across the USA & other regions business. To develop the Company’s procurement policies, practices & achieve financial outcomes. Main responsibilities Provision of commercial advice and management of a range of procurement activity in the USA & other regions with a long-term view of supporting a centralised procurement function. Develop, deliver and support creating Global & Regional Procurement Strategy across the USA & other regions business to deliver the target benefits and financial savings Based on the strategy develop and agree an annual procurement plan for the USA and agree what buying activity will be managed centrally and what will be managed locally. Develop a savings reporting mechanism with Group Procurement which produces regular reports on performance and provide comprehensive management information and in-depth analysis when requested including spend analysis, savings secured and potential savings for forecast and budgets. Take a lead role in optimising the use of procurement & financial systems with regard to all purchasing activity. Provide specialist advice, guidance and service on leading procurement practice to all departments in USA & other regions; lead in the identification, assessment and management of potential risks associated with differing sourcing strategies; Define and manage key supplier relationships both locally & regionally to deliver breakthrough performance in cost, service and quality, including technical input to negotiations and negotiation and management of third party service provider. Development and management of Procurement Department / Team and structure. Develop and report on Beck & Pollitzer USA Procurement Strategy: Based on Category Strategy (including temp labour) Group Requirements Procurement good/best practise and standardisation Support Beck & Pollitzer Growth plans Reporting of supplier and spend data to USA and Group business. Overall responsibility of USA spend. Add value to the USA business in the form of; Value add savings – based on agreed mechanism. Cost avoidance & Efficiency Savings Supplier rationalisation Manage Supplier Contracts for Indirect and Direct areas of spend – where required. Support Beck & Pollitzer Group Procurement activities by way of ongoing initiatives. Development and training of less experienced colleagues. Supporting Value add savings projects and supplier/category standardisation projects. Experience and qualifications required Specialist Procurement qualification (MCIPS or equivalent) Previous 2-5 years of experience in a similar procurement role within engineering services or the construction industry. 7-10 years of overall Procurement experience. Strong experience in establishing and maintaining relationships with major suppliers. Experience developing a procurement function, category management and supplier performance management strategies In depth understanding of relevant regulatory and legislative issues. In depth knowledge of key procurement processes and procedures. Proven experience of meeting the procurement needs of internal customers. Experience in procurement contingent labour or resource management in professional services firm Personal Characteristics Required Excellent skills in managing deadlines and priorities. Excellent planning and management skills, (work planning and resources). Strategic planning capability. Communicates effectively at the highest levels internally and externally. Excellent negotiating and influencing skills. Excellent networking skills internally and externally. Excellent problem solving and innovation capability.