Halma plc is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to develop and implement a supply chain strategy that maximizes effectiveness. This role involves negotiating contracts with suppliers, ensuring compliance with procurement regulations, and maintaining responsive supply chain operations to address market conditions. The ideal candidate has a college degree in a relevant field, at least 5 years of experience in industrial purchasing and planning, and strong leadership skills. The role is based in Redmond, Washington.
Qualifications
Strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Working knowledge of all laws and regulations relating to procurement and contracts.
Knowledge of project specific execution will be an added advantage.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement a supply chain strategy that maximizes effectiveness.
Negotiate agreements and contracts with suppliers in support of organizational requirements.
Maintain awareness of world markets and emerging material or logistics related issues.
Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong supervisory and leadership skills
Ability to function well in a high-paced environment
Education
College degree in business, materials management, supply chain or related field
5+ years’ experience in purchasing and planning in an industrial manufacturing environment
2+ years’ supervisory experience
Tools
Knowledge of purchasing and supply chain systems
LEAN principles of planning
MRP/ERP systems
Job description
Cosasco is a subsidiary of Halma plc (“Group”). Halma plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange whose purpose is to grow a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone every day! Halma plc has a current market capitalization of approximately £7 billion. The group has nearly 50 businesses operating through four sectors (Medical, Environmental & Analysis, Process Safety, Infrastructure Safety) in more than 20 countries and major operations in Europe, North and South America and Asia, supplying customers in 160 countries and employing more than 6,600 people worldwide.**Job Summary:** Cosasco is looking for a Supply Chain Manager to develop and implement a supply chain strategy that maximizes **Supervisory Responsibilities:** Performs other related duties as assigned. **Principle Responsibilities:** agreements and contracts with suppliers in support of organizational requirements. Negotiate Maintain awareness of world markets and emerging material or logistics related issues in the industry and position the supply chain to flexibly respond accordingly.Continually assesses risk of supply chain and identifies & implements approaches to reduce risk.**Required Skills/Abilities:** Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent organizational skills and attention to detailExcellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Strong supervisory and leadership skills Ability to function well in a high-paced environment **Education and Experience:** * College degree in business, materials management, supply chain or related field* 5+ years’ experience in purchasing and planning in an industrial manufacturing environment* 2+ years’ supervisory experience* Working knowledge of all laws and regulations relating to procurement and contracts* Knowledge of purchasing and supply chain systems, LEAN principles of planning and MRP/ERP systems* Knowledge of project specific execution will be an added advantage**Work Conditions and Physical Requirements:**Halma is a global group of life-saving technology companies, focused on growing a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone, every day. Its purpose defines the three broad market areas where it operates: • Safety: protecting life as populations grow and protecting worker safety. • Environment: addressing the impacts of climate change, pollution and waste, protecting life-critical resources and supporting scientific research. • Health: meeting rising healthcare demand as growing populations age and lifestyles change. It employs over 7,000 people in more than 20 countries, with major operations in the UK, Mainland Europe, the USA and Asia Pacific. Halma is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LON: HLMA) and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 index. In January 2022, Halma was named one of Britain's Most Admired Companies by Management Today.