Supply Chain Engineer

Our client, a major manufacturing business, seek to appoint a Supply Chain Graduate to their team. As a Supply Chain Graduate you will be responsible for procurement for non-stock material and service purchases, supporting the MRP system and bringing the production planning and purchasing functions closer together. You will need to be degree qualified with at least twelve months work experience within the supply chain function of a manufacturing business. Previous experience working in a purchasing environment would be advantageous but not essential.

Supply Chain Graduate - Role and Responsibilities - Purchasing / Procurement / Supply Chain / Planning / Buying / Buyer / Manufacturing / Engineering / Technology

* End-to-end order management of all non-stock product and service purchase orders
* Effectively leverage the non-stock supply base to ensure the optimum balance of total cost, lead time and inventory
* Support materials planners by communicating with suppliers and ensure the accuracy of purchase order details in the MRP system
* Maintain price, product, purchase order accuracy in the MRP system
* Support materials planners and category managers with resolving invoice queries and delivery discrepancies
* Support supplier performance reviews as required
* Use continuous improvement tools to identify and implement improved ways of working
* Communicate effectively with procurement and production planning to ensure all stakeholders are informed as to purchasing activity

Supply Chain Graduate - Skills and Abilities - Purchasing / Procurement / Supply Chain / Planning / Buying / Buyer / Manufacturing / Engineering / Technology

* Preferably some buying experience in a manufacturing environment
* Computer literacy, including MS Office and MRP systems
* Analytical thinking and strong numeracy skills
* Able to work to strict deadlines under pressure

Supply Chain Graduate / Purchasing / Procurement / Supply Chain / Planning

If this role could appeal to you, please do apply now