As a Regional Purchasing Manager for Europe, your main responsibility is to oversee and manage the procurement team for John Crane Fluid Sealing Systems within the region.
You will be accountable for ensuring compliance with the Smiths Group PLC Code of Conduct and implementing the global strategic procurement vision to support the company's goals and objectives.
The position can be based in Solaro or Muggio' with the option to work remotely two days a week.
Duties & Responsibilities
Coach, lead and develop diverse talent to build a high-performance purchasing team through adherence to Standard Work – demonstrate commitment to this environment through their own Leadership Standard Work while fostering an inclusive culture Align suppliers to the requirements of purchase order product specifications and terms Ensure production or sales & aftermarket operations can be executed as planned through effective purchasing while contributing to working capital improvement (inventory, payment terms) Deliver best value to Smiths through the management of costs and the execution of category strategy Structure the team to make best use of available resource and provide the required operational service Demonstrate awareness of overall business strategy and actively seek to contribute towards its achievement Manage daily tasks, issues, and priorities on a self-directed basis, escalating to line manager as appropriate Manage business management processes, procedures, work instructions, SOP's, Standard Works - and confirm team members are competent in their application Diversity & Inclusion We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.
The Individual
Education: A Bachelor's degree is required, and a Master's degree is desirable. Proven experience in Purchasing, Procurement & Sourcing across multiple countries is essential. Experience in leading and building diverse teams both directly and remotely. Fluent in English is essential, a second language would be an advantage. Expert knowledge of purchasing considerations in the context of a manufacturing operation is necessary. Experience in working for a Mechanical manufacturing company is essential, knowledge of the Oil&Gas industry would be an advantage. A working knowledge of Quality Management Systems, API standards along with the experience of qualifying and auditing suppliers is essential. Experience with Continuous Improvement, Lean or Six Sigma is a plus. About Smiths At Smiths we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver market-leading innovative solutions that meet our customers' evolving needs, and touch the lives of millions of people every day. We are a FTSE100, global business of around 14,600 colleagues, based in 50+ countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity and supporting new homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customer s' operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage. We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with a 170+ year history of innovation, and five global divisions, all experts in their field.
About John Crane
John Crane ( is a global leader in rotating equipment solutions, supplying engineered technologies and services to process industries. The company designs and manufactures a variety of products including mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems and predictive digital monitoring technologies. John Crane customer service is accessed through a global network of more than 200 sales and service facilities in over 50 countries. Fiscal year 2016 revenue was greater than 1 Billion USD (£830m). John Crane is part of Smiths Group ( a global leader in applying advanced technologies for markets in threat and contraband detection, energy, medical devices, communications, and engineered components.
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