Strategic Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist

Polytec Personnel Ltd; Cheveley; In loco; GBP 35.000 - 45.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Polytec Personnel Ltd is seeking an experienced Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist to join a manufacturing and engineering business in the Newmarket area. You will manage supplier relationships, oversee purchasing activities and ensure timely, cost-effective supply of materials and components.

Key responsibilities include negotiating prices, coordinating delivery schedules, monitoring MRP outputs and driving continuous improvement to reduce costs and production disruption.

Competenze

• At least five years' experience in procurement or supply chain, ideally within manufacturing or engineering.
• CIPS Level 4/5 qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience with MRP systems, supplier management and commercial negotiations.
• Strong communication, analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and purchasing systems.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and deliver cost-effective solutions.

Mansioni

• Manage purchasing activities, including purchase orders, supplier communications and price negotiation.
• Maintain supplier relationships, monitoring quality, cost, delivery and overall performance.
• Coordinate material requirements and delivery schedules to support production plans.
• Monitor MRP outputs, manage shortages and expedite critical deliveries.
• Identify alternative suppliers and support strategic sourcing activities.
• Resolve supply issues, including non-conforming materials, to minimise production disruption.
• Work closely with planning, engineering and production teams to meet operational requirements.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive continuous improvement.

Conoscenze

Procurement

Supply chain

MRP systems

Supplier management

Commercial negotiations

Communication

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Formazione

CIPS Level 4/5 qualification

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Purchasing systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Polytec Personnel Ltd is seeking an experienced Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist to join a manufacturing and engineering business in the Newmarket area. You will manage supplier relationships, oversee purchasing activities and ensure timely, cost-effective supply of materials and components.

Key responsibilities include negotiating prices, coordinating delivery schedules, monitoring MRP outputs and driving continuous improvement to reduce costs and production disruption.