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Are you a seasoned procurement professional with a passion for driving efficiency and cost savings? Join a dynamic team in Redditch and play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth flow of materials.
About The Role
We are seeking a highly motivated Procurement Specialist to manage the procurement of goods and raw materials. You will be instrumental in supporting cost down initiatives, optimising payment terms, controlling inventory, ensuring on-time supplier delivery (OTD), and identifying departmental process improvement opportunities.
Responsibilities
* Manage all purchasing functions, including order placement, follow-up, and negotiation of lead times with vendors.
* Expedite orders to meet requirements and stock strategies.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date purchasing data in SAP via MRP.
* Review material quantities and delivery dates, communicating potential issues to management.
* Support and participate in business improvement initiatives, including Lean and 5S activities.
* Plan and place material purchase orders using schedules, consignment stock, Kanban, and other order systems.
* Investigate and approve supplier invoice issues.
* Actively manage supplier delivery performance through KPIs and performance reviews.
* Undertake other duties as required within the scope of the role.
Basic Qualifications
* CIPS Certification or equivalent qualification.
Key Competencies
* Proven materials management and purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
* Strong SAP experience.
* Experience with scheduling, MRP, MPS, and consignment stocking.
* Proactive approach and initiative in problem-solving.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
What Is On Offer
* 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (option to purchase 5 additional days after probation), pension scheme, health care and other benefits.
ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain
* Industries
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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