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Procurement Specialist

Job Posted: 25 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Maer

Expire in: 2 days

Job Description

Procurement Specialist
 
 Summary
 
 The Commodity Buyer will support Procurement Lead executing Procurement Priorities in line with business goals and initiatives controlling the whole supply cycle (request for quote, negotiation, PO placement and order fulfilment). In this role you will use your experience and/or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and effect short term initiatives and long term departmental improvements.
 
 Roles and Responsibilities:
 • Negotiate best cost & delivery, with suppliers; place and follow up on PO’s 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 execution 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 project 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.
 
 Required Qualifications:
 • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
 • Experience as a Commodity Buyer, within an Engineering or Manufacturing environment.
 • A demonstrable technical mindset and approach with attention to detail.
 • Strong oral and written communication skills
 • Ability to work independently, motivate and influence others
 • Ability to cope with multiple complex situations daily
 • Great problem-solving skills.
 • Negotiation expertise
 • Fluent in English (spoken and written)

Desired Characteristics:
 • Previous experience of commodity and engineered polymers and/or high-grade metals.
 • Project management, technical and /or materials experience.
 • A recognized professional and/or academic qualification. e.g. MCIPS
 • Experience of a manufacturing / engineering environment, Oil and Gas sector is preferred but not essential.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients

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