What We're Looking For
Typical Activities
* Order goods, components, and materials to support production and operational demand.
* Raise and process accurate purchase orders and obtain competitive quotes from suppliers.
* Manage relationships with key suppliers and sub-contractors, ensuring ongoing performance and compliance.
* Support New Product Introduction (NPI) with material planning and stakeholder coordination.
* Track and maintain inventory and asset records using Jira and Sage systems.
* Monitor supply chain obsolescence and proactively identify alternative sources.
* Ensure compliance with ISO standards, NCSC guidelines, and export control regulations.
* Maintain the Preferred Supplier List and manage supplier certification and due diligence.
* Collaborate with accounts to resolve procurement-related queries and ensure accurate cost allocation.
* Provide administrative support to production, facilities, and logistics as needed.
What We\'re Looking For
* Experience working in a procurement or supply chain role, ideally within a manufacturing or technical environment.
* Strong skills in managing supplier and sub-contractor performance.
* Confidence in pricing negotiations and flow-down of terms and conditions.
* Familiarity with procurement and inventory platforms such as Jira and Sage.
* Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks.
* High attention to detail and a proactive approach to planning.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative mindset.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
* Understanding of ISO standards and supply chain security principles.
* Knowledge of export controls and international shipping procedures.
* Experience managing supply chain risk and supplier obsolescence.
* Exposure to NCSC guidelines and regulatory frameworks.
* Understanding of non-tangible asset tracking and software licensing.
Qualifications & Eligibility
To be eligible for this position, you must:
* Have at least 3 years’ experience in a procurement or supply chain position; and
* Be a British citizen; and
* Hold or be able to obtain a NSV-DV security clearance.
Why Work at PentenAmio?
At PentenAmio, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
* Life Insurance – 4x Salary
* Salary Sacrifice Pension – matched up to 10%
* Option to work a 9-day fortnight (every other Friday off)
* Early finish every Friday at 2:30pm
* 25 Days Holiday + Bank/Public Holidays
* Option to buy an additional 37.5 holiday hours
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Coffee & Cake mornings every fortnight
* EV Salary Sacrifice scheme
* Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave
* Team Away Days
* Free on-site parking
* Free flu vaccinations
* Casual dress code
* Free fruit in the office
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Supply Chain
* Industries: Computer and Network Security and Engineering Services
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