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MUC-OFF LTD - POOLE
Job Type: Full-Time
About Muc-Off
Muc-Off was established in 1994 and since then we have experienced strong global growth in the bicycle and motorcycle markets. Today, we are global leaders in our field and have a disruptive and distinctive approach to life. Partnered with some of the world’s best teams and athletes across a range of cycling disciplines, Muc-Off has become the reference point in the care and maintenance category with exciting and ambitious plans for the future.
About the role
Reporting to the Purchasing Director, this role is responsible for carrying out a broad range of purchasing and supplier base-related activities within the Muc-Off business.
Key responsibilities:
Team Management:
- Manage and contribute to a high-performing team of procurement planners, ensuring optimal stock availability in line with forecast and demand.
- Promote a positive working culture and environment.
- Drive performance excellence through continuous improvement practices.
- Introduce KPI measures that track procurement performance within the team.
Supplier Relationship Management:
- General management of the current supplier base, including periodic reviews with the aim of negotiating improved prices and favourable terms through Supplier Agreements.
- Enhance supplier relationships and improve collaboration via QBRs and/or weekly or monthly meetings where appropriate.
- Drive cost savings through the end-to-end supply chain process, including freight, duty and handling charges.
- Support a global sourcing strategy aligned with the business’s growth plans, focused on cost-effectiveness and supply chain efficiency.
- Support a procurement strategy that mitigates the risk of single-source supply and includes developing local manufacturing and contract packing operations.
Procurement / Supply Chain:
- Monitor inventory levels against the latest forecast, demand and sales trends, and take action with the procurement planners to meet stock availability targets while improving logistics and supply chain efficiencies.
- Work closely with the Demand Planner to fine-tune forecasts based on the latest stock consumption patterns.
- Support the purchasing team throughout the ordering process, including forecast analysis, order suggestions, PO sign-off meetings, placing orders and pending order book management.
- Lead or contribute to Supplier Consolidation and Dual Supply projects as required.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Work cross-functionally to provide procurement support that meets the needs of the business in areas such as technical compliance, artwork, product costing and physical distribution.
Key Skills & Experience:
- Experience in procurement and supplier management.
- An adaptable and flexible approach, with the ability to support a varied range of direct and indirect procurement activities.
- An energetic communicator who can engage and inspire internal and external stakeholders.
- A proactive problem-solver who thrives on continuous improvement and innovation.
- Experience with SAP or another MRP system and all Microsoft Office applications.
What we can offer:
- Competitive Salary
- 33 days holiday, inclusive of UK bank holidays
- Early finish on a Fridays
- Excellent staff discount on Muc-Off products
- Employee Assistant Programme
- Medicash
- Cycle to Work
- Death in Service
- Long Service Rewards
- Chill out areas, showers and a secure area to store your bike
- Pension contributions
- An awesome opportunity to work with a local and widely recognised Brand
- A cool, casual and fully branded-up working environment where staff indulge their passions for cycling and fitness
- Brilliant social events
How to apply:
To apply for the role, please email a copy of your CV & cover letter to recruitment@muc-off.com.
