Job Opportunity: Procurement Specialist
Join the procurement team of a successful manufacturing business based in Suffolk. This role involves shared responsibility for a specific commodity group and key suppliers, ensuring production needs are met and supply continuity is maintained.
Key Responsibilities include:
1. Building and maintaining long-term supplier relationships
2. Sourcing, planning, and expediting purchase orders to meet production schedules
3. Resolving material quality, price, and supply issues
4. Contributing to cross-functional projects
5. Advising on issues that pose risks to the organization
6. Identifying opportunities for cost savings
Candidate Requirements:
* Proven purchasing experience in manufacturing, engineering, or automotive sectors
* Ability to work closely with engineering and production teams
* Ability to read engineering drawings
* High attention to detail
* Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
* Ability to work under pressure and prioritize effectively
* Positive, self-motivated attitude
Long-term career development opportunities are available, with support for CIPS qualification.
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