You will be responsible for developing a high performing, cost effective supply chain capable of supporting the growing needs of the business. The successful applicant will have experience in managing / developing an international supply base, are driven by results, and have a keen attention to detail.
Come and join Sepura Ltd at an exciting time of growth and progress your career within this innovative technology company, based in Waterbeach, Cambridge.
Role
As a member of the Supply Chain team, the role will include:
* Managing key supplier accounts
* Scheduling materials to support customer demand
* Driving continuous improvement through our international supply base
* Work with the Senior Buyer to define and implement purchasing strategy
* Management of obsolete components
* Sourcing components
Must haves
* Strong influencing skills.
* Be a team player and have the ability to work with stakeholders across various departments.
* Highly motivated.
* Prepared to travel internationally.
Day to Day
Activities you will be responsible for include:
* Contract negotiation
* Cost reduction / price negotiation
* Stock ordering / lean inventory management
* Purchase order processing
* Ensuring materials are delivered in time to support customer demand
* Driving continuous improvement through our international supply base
* Identifying and assessing new sources where applicable to help drive the company's cost reduction and quality improvement targets
* Supporting new product introduction activity; ensuring that the relevant process controls are implemented to ensure the delivery of a quality product
* Supply chain development in consideration of the total cost of acquisition
* Commodity market movement analysis
* Assessment and management of component obsolescence
This job involves some international travel, so the successful applicant will have a valid passport, full, clean driving licence and their own car. Travel expenses will be paid.
Role is office based at HQ office, Cambridge (5-days a week in the office).
What you need to succeed:
Qualifications
* Level 4 CIPS Diploma (or working towards this)
Experience and skills
* Supply Chain experience within the Electronics/Telecommunications Industries.
* Experience of off-shore Contract Manufacturing Management.
* Experience of product development from concept to volume manufacture
* Credibility to influence at senior level - with both internal and external stakeholders.
* Priority and time management - ability to act decisively under pressure.
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