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Supply Chain Operational Buyer
About the Role
Due to continued growth, we are looking for a supply chain specialist, with a strong, solid background in engineering material purchasing and supply chain involvement to form an integral part of the current team at our state-of-the-art production facility. The successful applicant will play a vital role within an expanding company and management team and will be working closely with operations and production.
Working Hours
| Day | Start | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00am | 5:00pm |
| Tuesday | 8:00am | 5:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am | 5:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am | 5:00pm |
| Friday | 8:00am | 2:00pm |
| Saturday | — | — |
| Sunday | — | — |
Total: 42.0 hrs/week
Core Responsibilities
- Ensure current contract material requirements are purchased to the correct specification, at the most competitive prices, and are delivered on time.
- Approach negotiations with well thought out strategies to get the best outcome.
- Maintain and develop strategic relationships with key suppliers who are aligned to the company’s needs.
- Identify new suppliers and which will benefit the company.
- Assist in the improvement of purchasing methods in an effort to drive down external spend.
Skills & Experience
Essential
- High competency level in use of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, as a minimum).
- Proven track record of controlling and reducing external spend whilst developing a robust supplier base.
- Full driving license required.
Desirable
- Engineering based qualification preferred but not essential.
- CIPS qualified or working towards preferred but not essential.
- Previous experience of ERP/SharePoint is preferred but not essential.
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