What you need to know

You will work as a Purchasing Specialist for our client, a long established and progressive manufacturing company in the South- East. You will be responsible for all spend on site and will work very closely with the Country Purchasing Team and the Global Purchasing Centre.

This is a Contract Position with a strong salary package.

Your new job

Key duties & responsibilities:

• This position is accountable for the execution of all functions associated with Purchasing activities.
• You will work closely with the Purchasing team and you will partner with Internal customers throughout the process.
• You will negotiate contracts with new and existing vendors.
• Comply with all aspects of the QMS.
• Work closely with suppliers in terms of constraints and capacity issues.
• Prepare KPI targets and evaluate actual results particularly in terms of cost reduction, on time delivery and lead time reduction.

What are we looking for?

• Degree qualified.
• Strong Knowledge of SAP.
• Good knowledge and practical experience of lean techniques.
• Industry experience 3-5 years.
• Excellent negotiator and influencer.

Apply for this job now or get in touch with Kieran on 051-353825.

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