Forward Sourcing Buyer - Growth, Team & WLB

Adecco (Portugal); Maldon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Career Development

Team Spirit

Work-Life Balance

Fun Perks

Job summary

Adecco is hiring a Forward Sourcing Operative in Maldon. This permanent, on-site role focuses on securing materials, analysing supplier capabilities, and driving efficient sourcing processes to support manufacturing.

You will collaborate with suppliers, manage inventory, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within a dynamic team. Ideal candidates will have experience in sourcing, procurement or logistics in manufacturing, strong negotiation and communication skills, and

Qualifications

• Sourcing, procurement or logistics experience in manufacturing.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with relevant software and tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with suppliers to secure materials for production.
• Analyse market trends and supplier capabilities to identify sourcing opportunities.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality and timely deliveries.
• Utilise software and data analytics to streamline sourcing processes.
• Support the team with inventory management and forecasting needs.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance sourcing strategies.

Skills

Sourcing

Procurement

Logistics

Negotiation

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Data analysis

Tools

ERP systems

Data analytics tools

Excel

Job description

Adecco is hiring a Forward Sourcing Operative in Maldon. This permanent, on-site role focuses on securing materials, analysing supplier capabilities, and driving efficient sourcing processes to support manufacturing.

You will collaborate with suppliers, manage inventory, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within a dynamic team. Ideal candidates will have experience in sourcing, procurement or logistics in manufacturing, strong negotiation and communication skills, and