Sourcing Specialist

Manpower; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in Cheltenham seeks a Sourcing Fulfilment Specialist to effectively manage supplier relations and order fulfillment. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree, strong negotiation skills, and expertise in Oracle ERP. This 12-month contract position requires occasional travel and a high degree of accuracy in a fast-paced environment. Competitive pay rate of £25.99 per hour.

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate high performance within a Sourcing/Fulfilment environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally.
• Invoice queries and issue resolution.

Responsibilities

• Own the alignment and fulfilment of the order book with suppliers.
• Ensure the delivery of products to support multiple production lines.
• Effectively manage Purchase Queries and Non-Conformance.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

High attention to detail and accuracy

Strong customer mindset

Proven analytical and organisational ability

Strong interpersonal, leadership and negotiation skills

Time management skills

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college

Tools

Oracle ERP

Excel

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Sourcing Fulfilment Specialist

Location: Cheltenham / 5 days in the office.

Pay Rate: £25.99 Paid via PAYE (Inside IR35)

Contract Length: 12 Months

Responsibilities

• Own the alignment and fulfilment of the orderbook, driving action and accountability with sub-tier suppliers and internal stakeholders.


• Supplier & Order Book Management: Ensure the delivery of product to support multiple production lines and value streams.


• Drive accountability with your portfolio of suppliers to ensure order-book execution and alignment of demand across multiple platforms and value streams, which may require occasional travel.


• Maintain a focused and analytical approach to order-book management in a challenging environment, ensuring supplier meetings are scheduled to meet business goals.


• Ensure open communication with the appropriate team members and escalation levels to establish and present problematic periods, actively reporting on recovery plans and action status.


• Ensure reject material is returned to suppliers in a timely fashion for rework, replacement or credit using repair and/or debit orders process.


• Effectively monitor Purchase Queries, Non-Conformance, Corrective Actions and Production Permits to maintain material availability.


• Ensure cadence supplier engagement is in-line with risk levels and potential impact on production lines.


• Invoice query reconciliation and problem resolution.


• Occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college or equivalent knowledge and experience.


• Ability to demonstrate high performance within a Sourcing/Fulfilment environment.


• Strong oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal, leadership and negotiation skills.


• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally.


• High attention to detail and accuracy.


• Time management skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment whilst handling multiple priorities.


• Strong customer mind-set.


• Proven analytical and organisational ability with strong Excel skills.


• Invoice queries and issue resolution.


• As part of the Sourcing Organisation the Fulfilment Specialist may be required to support sourcing activity covering commodity or program activities.

Desired experience and skills

• Knowledge of Oracle ERP.


• Lean/Continuous training and implementation.


• Previous people management experience.


• Action planning.