Qualifications and Experience:⪠Completed Degree / National diploma in Commerce, Supply Chain / Logistics / Business Management
⪠Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) or similar qualification or studying towards CIPS qualification would be beneficial
⪠Previous experience of working in a purchasing team preferably within a wood industry or manufacturing environment
⪠6 Years experience in a sourcing capacity
⪠Strong knowledge of applicable commercial legislation
⪠Experience with an integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is essential
KRAsGeneral and Task Management:⪠Purchase goods, materials, components, or services in line with specified cost, quality, and delivery targets
⪠Support the purchasing function and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operations
⪠Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on purchasing processes and new projects and activities
⪠Monitor and advise on any issues which present risk or opportunity to the organisation
⪠Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers
⪠Provide analysis on costs, new and existing and review cost reduction activities
⪠Prepare reports and updates as and when required
Supplier Management:⪠Work closely with others in the procurement function and review opportunities for continuous improvement and business improvements
⪠Negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilising negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods
⪠Prepare and raise purchase orders and order schedules
⪠Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications
⪠Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships
⪠Ensure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures and guidance during supplier negotiations and contracts award process.
Market Research and evaluation:⪠Conduct research for new components and suppliers
⪠Compile data relating to supplier performance to enable evaluation
⪠Assess and evaluate suppliers and contribute to performance reviews to ensure contract compliance
⪠Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery, or invoice issues
Skills and Attributes:⪠Able to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with staff, stakeholders, and suppliers
⪠Good communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills
⪠Analytical, numerically astute with strong demonstrated problem-solving abilities
⪠A good understanding of Supply Chain processes
⪠Able to manage time effectively, prioritise tasks and achieve set targets
⪠Commercial and financial awareness with a full understanding of how failure impacts the production, manufacture, and customer order fulfilment
⪠Able to work well under pressure and handle emergency and stressful situations
⪠Keen attention to detail and accuracy
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