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Job Posted: 16 days ago
Salary: £ 35,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Essex
Expire in: 12 days
Job Description
This permanent role is part of the Strategic Purchasing team and involves identifying, sourcing, evaluating, and negotiating on RFQs and customer contracts (BoMs). The successful applicant will ensure the timely procurement of materials and components while optimising supplier performance and cost. Strong relationship management skills and a keen eye for commercial opportunities are essential. This role also requires collaboration with internal and external teams to support business goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on capability, quality, cost, and delivery criteria.
Issue RFQs, analyse supplier responses, and lead commercial negotiations.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define sourcing requirements and ensure supplier alignment.
Manage supplier performance through KPIs (value of awarded packages, cost savings, lead times, and supplier performance).
Develop and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers to support long-term business goals.
Monitor market trends, pricing, and emerging suppliers to ensure competitive advantage.
Support new product introduction (NPI) and manage the sourcing for these items.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards
Participate in cost-reduction initiatives, make-buy analysis, and sourcing strategies.
Maintain accurate supplier information in ERP/BRM systems.
Job Requirements:
Knowledge of engineering industry standards, certifications, and supply chain regulations.
Some negotiation and contract management skills.
Experience with ERP/MRP plus CRM systems.
Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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