Strategic Purchasing Specialist
- Recruiter
- Petrie Recruitment
- Location
- Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Salary
- Salary: Up to £39,000
- Posted
- 08 Feb 2018
- Closes
- 08 Mar 2018
- Ref
- PR4641
- Sectors
- Manufacturing & Industrial, Procurement
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £39,000
Job Elements: -
·Successfully deliver NPI’s through APQP project management and hence ensuring successful new product introductions into the site.
·Project lead role or sourcing lead role for NPI’s or product transfers as appropriate.
·Supplier selection for new technologies, material productivity and supporting a sustainable supply chain not only for the site but one that can also support globally.
·Bench marking of existing supplier price performance against potential new suppliers in the market through comparative analysis. Incorporating lower cost markets (LCC), Eastern Europe, Asia and ROW for potential supply.
·With existing, preferred suppliers securing best price through supplier negotiations and collaboration to include value engineering, other opportunities including benchmarking to prove competitive advantage.
·Contract Negotiations and contract formalization to secure Long Term Agreements.
·Vendor Rationalisation.
The ideal candidate will have:
·Min 3 years’ experience in similar role.
·Skilled in project management and utilising tools to drive performance and delivery projects successfully.
·Past experience of product transfers and NPI’s.
·Preferably CIPS qualified.
·Skilled in generating savings and margin expansion.
·Experienced and skilled in supplier sourcing.
·Decision Making / Problem Solving. Has the ability to collate information, analyse and make decisions based on experience and commercial judgment.
Petrie Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.