Supply Chain/Procurement Lead

Supply Chain/Procurement Lead - Dorset - GBP30,000 - GBP35,000
An opportunity for a Supply Chain professional to join an exciting telecommunications company during a period of growth. This role is responsible for component procurement, monitoring and managing stock levels and managing 3rd party export specialists.

The successful candidate will come from a Telecoms/Engineering background and will be eligible for clearance to SC level, as a minimum.

Essential Functions:

- Managing the buying process for goods
- Research and evaluate areas where costs can be reduced
- Develop and maintain skills and knowledge of relevant purchasing and sourcing concepts
- Prepare purchase orders in line with negotiations for selected suppliers in Sage 200
- Liaise with suppliers to resolve price, quantity, delivery or invoice issues
- Take control of stock and implement onward best practice
- Implement efficient and effective on going Supplier Management processes and procedures

Essential Experience required:
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Organisation and scheduling skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Effective communication skills
- Comprehensive Microsoft Office skills - specifically Word, Excel, Outlook and Access
- SAGE or comparable ERP system knowledge and experience
- Understanding of export control process - in order to initially manage 3rd party experts with ongoing training to take this on
- Understanding of stock management procedures
- Telcoms/Engineering industry experience

Employee Benefits:
- 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)
- Non-Contributory Pension scheme
- Private Health Care Insurance
- Life Assurance
- Cycle to work and Child care voucher schemes
- Free on-site parking (with ample local amenities)

For more information or to apply, please send your CV to