Title: Sourcing Specialist / Buying & Procurement (Maternity cover)

Location: Preferred: Nailsea Optional locations: Aberdeen, Newcastle & Leicester

Job Start Date: 2024-04-08

Job End Date: 2025-04-07

Timing: Mon to Fri: 8AMto 4 PM/flexibility with the morning login time / 1-day remote working in a week / early Friday log off

Scope to travel: 5% within the UK

Description

We are looking for someone with 2+ years of experience in Oil & Gas, Nuclear industry OR from an engineering background. The candidate needs to be a self-starter, highly motivated and process-oriented

Negotiate best cost & delivery, with suppliers; place and follow up on POs for assigned commodities

Manage effective working relationships with suppliers for PO execution

Manage problems and schedule changes to ensure on time delivery

Update ERP to ensure accurate planning

Develops new solutions under guidance and/or in a team setting

Balance both tactical executions with strategic initiatives necessary to drive cost and lead time reduction

Works together with high-level individuals within the business

Work with Commodity Buyers on technical and commercial developments to develop awareness of manufacturing processes and improve product knowledge

Actively participate in supplier performance reviews

Contribute to projects as a team member or leads small projects

Manage the wing-to-wing procurement activities for assigned commodities. Apply sourcing policy, interface between supplier and entity with respect to specifications and budgets. Requires developed and strong foundation of function skills and knowledge of relevant purchasing and sourcing concepts.

Skillset:

Handle stress environment, communication and handling suppliers.

Certifications:

Technical knowledge OR background in electrical fields (added advantage)/ engineering.

Company target: competitor oil and gas/product knowledge: EFL, oracle, connector harness, connector electrical from Siemens)