Belcan is hiring a Supply Chain Lead on a Permanent basis for our site in Cheltenham - GL51 8LX.
Office based Monday to Thursday, with Friday Half day. 39 Hours a week.
Our Cheltenham team delivers build-to-print test equipment and cable harnessing and assembly, as well as bespoke builds and market leading life-cycle approaches to test systems.
Also supporting our London colleagues who provide multi-disciplinary design engineering, multi-vendor systems delivery, operational technology (OT) cyber security, and technical safety compliance.
Job Purpose:
To ensure that the purchasing function is managed to achieve agreed delivery, quality and cost targets. To include the sourcing and purchasing of materials, components, and services required for production.
Ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure favourable pricing and terms.
Key Duties:
1. Negotiating and agreeing contracts and monitoring their progress, checking the quality of service provided throughout the supply chain.
2. Negotiate with suppliers to secure better prices and terms.
3. Sourcing alternative supply options and new product opportunities and savings.
4. Creating and updating Bills of Material.
5. Raising and issuing of purchase orders - PO.
6. Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure ...