Are you looking for a fantastic opportunity to work for a progressive medical technology company? Do you have experience with dealing with goods? If so, read on…
We are looking for a Procurement Specialist. Our client is among the world's leading suppliers of medical devices and a leading innovator. They offer a warm and friendly working environment and embraces it's employees and their diversities.
Job title: Procurement Specialist
Job type: Temporary - Ongoing
Shift: 8:00 - 4:30 (M- F)
Payrate: £13.46 per hour
Location: Plymouth (PL6 7BP)
Main responsibilities will include:
Lead and manage Plant Maintenance Stores projects and team effectively.
Support PM Stores with saving/value initiatives, inventory reduction, and day-today activities.
Continuously review PM Stores Strategy and objectives to enhance service delivery and add value.
Coordinate and oversee the Stock Take process to maintain accurate inventory levels.
Review and authorise price adjustments, new parts creation requests, and safety stock adjustment requests.
Develop and implement the Procurement strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
Evaluate Procurement systems and processes to optimise efficiencies.
Analyse Procurement spend and usage data to identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvement.
Identify potential suppliers for integration to achieve vendor reduction targets.
Initiate and lead price and contract negotiations, focusing on cost reduction and supply chain enhancements.
Work closely with Engineering and Plant Maintenance Planners to identify and implement savings and Cl opportunities while ensuring compliance with change control procedures.
Collaborate with Category Management to implement cost-saving initiatives and process improvements.
Assist the SSC and Procurement/Accounts Payable with purchasing and invoice queries.
Maintain regular communication with suppliers to ensure adherence to agreed KPIs related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
Establish and maintain vendor accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance standards are met.
About you:
Achieved a CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) Level 4 or equivalent.
Experience in Supply Chain is essential, preferably within the Manufacturing sector.
Certified in Production and Inventory Management.
Excellent PC knowledge and capability with different systems.
Proficient in communication, negotiation, purchasing, business analysis, process improvement, and change management.
Skilled in cultivating and nurturing relationships with suppliers and customers to drive tangible benefits.
Demonstrated proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel/PowerPoint), and internet usage.
Additional Job Description
The MRO Sourcing Supervisor is instrumental in managing and supplying Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) items for our site, encompassing spare parts and consumables.
As a People Supervisor, your top priority is the safety of your teams, it is essential that none of your team members have Safety training overdue on C2C. It is an expectation of you as a Supervisor to manage your team's C2C compliance to ensure there are zero Safety overdue. Supervisors who have team members with overdue Safety C2C items may be subject to disciplinary action.
Lead and manage PM Stores projects and team effectively.
Support Plant Maintenance Stores with saving/value initiatives, inventory reduction, and day-to-day activities.
Continuously review PM Stores Strategy and objectives to enhance service delivery and add value.
Coordinate and oversee the Stock Take process to maintain accurate inventory levels.
Review and authorise price adjustments, new parts creation requests, and safety stock adjustment requests.
Develop and implement the MRO strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
Evaluate MRO systems and processes to optimise efficiencies.
Analyse MRO spend and usage data to identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvement.
Identify potential suppliers for integration to achieve vendor reduction targets.
Initiate and lead price and contract negotiations, focusing on cost reduction and supply chain enhancements.
Work closely with Engineering and Plant Maintenance Planners to identify and implement savings and CI opportunities while ensuring compliance with change control procedures.
Collaborate with Category Management to implement cost-saving initiatives and process improvements.
Assist the SSC and Procurement/Accounts Payable with purchasing and invoice queries.
Maintain regular communication with suppliers to ensure adherence to agreed KPIs related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
Establish and maintain vendor accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance standards are met.
Undertake any other duties assigned by the Supply Chain Supervisor as necessary.
Individuals have the authority to execute all responsibilities detailed within their job description and any procedures or processes in C2C or otherwise.Benefits:
Holiday pay
Many of our candidates return year after year
Access to the Randstad benefits app
Local bus stops and train stations
Free parking on site and street parking is available in the surrounding area
If this interests you, please apply immediately with your updated CV and our team will contact you to discuss further
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