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KEY ACTIVITIES

Responsibilities and tasks will include:

• Send requests for quotations to appropriate approved suppliers to obtain price, lead times and other supply chain related detail.
• Processing Purchase Requisitions in a timely manner whilst following company procedures.
• Vendor Selection based upon commercial, quality, and technical suitability. Negotiating cost and lead-time where required.
• Selecting the optimum supply chain solution which may involve reviewing with associated departments within the business.
• Creation of purchase orders within the Tendeka ERP system and issuing to the supplier with the appropriate documentation.
• Purchase Order Management, including expediting to ensure that all delivery dates are maintained on the Tendeka ERP system. Managing any delays by seeking improvements or pro-actively advising and agreeing with departments a course of action.
• Controlling the Supply Chain to meet business requirements where possible.
• Assisting in the effective management of Non-Conformance Reports, Supplier Deviation Requests and Engineering Change Notices where applicable.
• Supplier Management by participating in the Supplier Performance Review & Development meetings.
• Assisting/Monitoring Supplier Performance using the Supplier Scorecard/Rating System and providing feedback when required.
• Being instrumental in the identification of potential new suppliers and the evaluation process by the analysis of costs and other commercial factors.
• Supporting QHSE and participation in Supplier Audit`s when required.
• Maintaining and Managing the Approved Supplier List.
• Assist in Pre-Production Meetings.
• Regular meetings with Suppliers to review and discuss on going works, issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Pro-actively initiate, implement and manage supplier cost-down activity by agreeing price lists; using price leverage of Master Service Agreements.
• Helping to maintain the Supply Matrix to allow a Strength-Weakness-opportunities-threats` analysis of the supply chain to identify new supplier or supplier rationalization opportunities.
• Input into keeping Procedures and Work Instruction for Procurement up to date.
• Support into ERP Development for department.
• Working closely with Engineering and Projects understand the requirements.
• Supporting new product development by involving suppliers when required in design for procurement and manufacture activity.
• Prevent the creation of additional surplus stock by effective supply chain management.

INDIVIDUAL QHSE RESPONSIBILITIES

• To demonstrate commitment to the quality of service, including quality of records produced, aiming at meeting and exceeding customer expectations;
• To demonstrate personal commitment to protection of Health, Safety and the Environment;
• To follow company QHSE Policy, relevant operational procedures, HSE procedures and risk assessments;
• To communicate and report on any perceived non-conformances or faults in the service provided or in the companys Quality or HSE Management Systems.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential:A good standard of secondary education

Preferred:CIPS Membership or working towards membership

Desirable:Six Sigma Green Belt or higher
ISO-9001 Lead Auditor qualified

EXPERIENCE / SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE

Essential:

• Experience of working in a fast-paced manufacturing business environment and managing a diverse supply chain including procurement and logistics;
• Experience of vendor negotiations;
• Strong project management skills to ensure projects with complex supply chains are delivered on time and to cost with risks identified and mitigated;
• Demonstrate good communication skills, along with an ability to work in a team environment, as well as an ability to work unsupervised and exercise initiative to resolve potential problems;
• Working knowledge of design drawings, material specifications and key manufacturing processes;
• Demonstrate an ability to effectively utilise dedicated resources, and the ability to plan, control, and take responsibility for own work;
• Demonstrate competency in IT application tools as required.

Preferred:

• Machine shop or equivalent manufacturing background and experience;
• Vendor development process experience including continuous improvement techniques;
• Manufacturing planning and cost estimation;

- ERP Systems Familiarization - with a firm understanding of the Sales Order Demand process through to receipt of purchased or manufactured goods.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Ability to plan, control and take responsibility for own work and related decisions
• Problem solving approach and a get it right first time attitude
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written, and good teamwork skills
• Strong ability to perform well under pressure of a high and varied workload, tight deadlines and changing job priorities
• Attention to detail in all aspects of the job role