Job Description
Job description
Job purpose:
Work closely with an integrated supply chain / procurement team and co-ordinate all supply chain engagement, to include our key customers and suppliers to maximise customer service and operating performance.
Key Duties
* Purchase goods, materials, components, or services in line with specified cost, quality, and delivery targets
* Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply issues which may pose a risk or impact on business operations
* Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers
* Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs where possible
* Deliver briefs, updates, and reports as and when required
* Develop creative and innovative procurement processes
* Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement
* Negotiate contracts, improved prices, and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilising negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods
* Assess and evaluate suppliers and undertake performance reviews to ensure contract compliance and manage performance improvement activities
* Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships
Essential Criteria
* Experience of working in a Procurement team, at a supervisor level, preferably within heavy industries, marine, manufacturing or construction environment.
* Relevant Business, Manufacturing or Engineering Degree or proof of relevant experience.
* Significant experience of Equipment Major sub-contacts
* CIPS Qualifications or working towards
* Knowledge of different types of contracts, any law/contract background
* Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
* Previous experience of using an ERP system.
* Knowledge of the local Supply Chain.
* Experience of dealing with the Supplier Non-Conformance process
The Package
* Competitive base pay
* 33 days holiday
* Company pension
* Fantastic L&D opportunities
* 1/2 Day Friday
Job Type:
Full-time permanent
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Flexitime
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Qualifications
* Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
* Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP)
* Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
* Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity (CPSD)
Additional Information
If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role on-line please contact us at people.skills@harland-wolff.com and one of the team will be in contact to help you.