Overview
Arabelle Solutions, part of EDF Group, is looking for a Sourcing Specialist - Buying/Procurement to join our growing team at the Newbold Road site in Rugby.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage the buying process for a given set of goods, applying sourcing policy and interfacing between suppliers and the entity regarding specifications and budgets.
* Develop and manage existing supply chain ensuring components are delivered according to Quality, Cost and Time as per project needs.
* Negotiate and manage existing terms and conditions, manage claims and vendor recovery.
* Order fulfilment tasks to ensure material on-time delivery, PO placement and invoice management.
* Expedite orders and coordinate supplier and product qualification with Quality & Engineering teams.
* Develop alternate sources and/or risk mitigation plans for single & sole source suppliers.
* Identify and deliver value‑adding opportunities from the supply chain.
* Manage and improve supplier relationships and communicate problems and solutions with internal and external customers at senior levels.
* Monitor and report on supplier performance, identifying risks and developing mitigation plans.
Qualifications / Requirements
* Demonstrable years of transactional sourcing and procurement experience with in-depth experience in high‑value and complex projects.
* Strong negotiation and contract management skills, with excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills.
* Self‑starter with drive, able to work under pressure in a dynamic environment.
* Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously, adapting quickly to project situations.
* Project management skills and schedule management a must.
* Experience with SAP, Microsoft packages including MS Project.
* Experience in the power industry related products is desirable.
* Ability to travel when required.
* Experience with quality and supplier quality processes beneficial.
Desired Characteristics
* Proactive and pragmatic in managing suppliers.
* Ability to manage change – engineering, quality, escalations and reporting to senior management.
* Interpersonal skills, managing people and situations including contract issues.
EEO Statement
Arabelle Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity and inclusion.
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