The successful candidate will play a key role in supplier management, driving strong performance against SOTIF and SDPPM metrics, and ensuring competitive sourcing to deliver year-on-year cost savings against standard cost. The role will also contribute to identifying and implementing cost-saving initiatives and process improvements across the procurement function.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage end-to-end supply chain relationships with a defined group of suppliers to ensure optimal quality, cost, delivery and reliability
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Negotiate and issue purchase orders in line with purchase requisitions, MRP actions and inventory strategies
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Review MRP requirements to ensure component deliveries align with production needs, adjusting schedules, quantities and pricing where required
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Analyse and process supplier notifications
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Manage the communication and expediting of engineering and schedule changes
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Act as the data owner for all supply master data
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Monitor delivery performance to ensure on-time delivery to production requirements
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Apply SOF principles to build robust supplier management processes and long-term supplier partnerships
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Research and develop new or alternative sources of supply where existing suppliers are insufficient
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Create and maintain commodity market profiles and detailed supplier profiles
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Continuously monitor, evaluate and report on supplier performance
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Manage non-conforming material processes, ensuring timely return and rapid replenishment
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Support day-to-day procurement activities, including internal and supplier communications, price negotiations and revised commercial terms
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Deploy responsible supply chain management practices in line with company policy, including risk heat mapping and corrective actions
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Support the Procurement Manager with expediting priorities to ensure purchase orders are delivered on time
Qualifications and Experience
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Minimum of 5 years’ experience within a supply chain or procurement environment
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Previous experience as a Buyer within a manufacturing or engineering organisation is advantageous
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Level 4 or Level 5 NVQ or a degree in business, operations, supply chain or a related discipline
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Strong written and verbal communication skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
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Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
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Proven experience in negotiation and supplier relationship management
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Strong analytical, problem-solving, organisational and time-management skills
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Experience working within an MRP-driven environment
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Exposure to a manufacturing environment is desirable
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Ability to operate within financial and time-sensitive constraints
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CIPS qualification or working towards certification is desirable
Salary description
£40000.00 - £50000.00 per year