Due to continued growth, We are currently looking to recruit an experienced procurement specialist to join our clients Strategic Procurement team with a view of making improvements across the Supply Chain.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background within supply chain/ procurement within an engineering based environment with experience working with making strategic improvements to benefit the business.
Candidates will ideally be CIPS Qualified ideally with a strong working knowledge of SAP.
🛠️ What You’ll Do
As a key part of our procurement team, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the smooth flow of goods and materials to support our Aftermarket and manufacturing operations. Your day-to-day will include:
* Managing purchasing activities for assigned goods/raw materials
* Placing and tracking orders, resolving supplier issues, and negotiating lead times
* Keeping SAP systems accurate and up to date
* Driving cost-saving initiatives and improving supplier performance
* Working with suppliers to monitor delivery KPIs and resolve invoice queries
* Supporting continuous improvement, Lean, and 5S initiatives
* Helping maintain optimal inventory levels using MRP, kanban, and other systems
🎯 What We’re Looking For
* CIPS, APICS or equivalent purchasing/supply chain qualification
* Proven experience in procurement within a manufacturing setting
* Solid knowledge of SAP (or similar ERP systems)
* A proactive problem-solver with great communication skills
* Someone confident working independently as well as part of a team
Package
* 🏖️ 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (with option to buy more!)
* 💰 7% employer pension contribution
* 🩺 Westfield Health cash plan
* 🧘 Employee Assistance Program
* 🚴♀️ Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Scheme
* 👶 Enhanced maternity & paternity policies
* 🛍️ Costco Gold Membership
* 📈 Share scheme – 10% of salary in shares after 1 year
* ⚰️ Death in service cover (4x salary)