Supply Chain Specialist

SWJ Search; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks holiday plus bank holidays

Pension contribution

Flexible working hours

Full induction and continued training

Regular social events

Job summary

SWJ Search is recruiting a permanent Supply Chain Specialist in Saffron Walden, Essex. The role focuses on planning, purchasing and supplier management within a small team, with no direct reports.

Key responsibilities include running and reviewing MRP, maintaining ERP data, negotiating with suppliers, and driving improvements across purchasing KPIs. Office-based with flexible hours, 8.30am–5.00pm.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in purchasing, materials planning or supply chain in manufacturing/assembly

Responsibilities

• Run and review MRP against production schedules and demand, turning output into purchase orders
• Keep planning parameters, item and supplier data accurate in the ERP system
• Spot shortages, supply risks and excess stock early and agree corrective actions
• Place orders for bought-in goods and components and chase through to delivery
• Negotiate price, lead times and terms; source and evaluate new suppliers
• Measure supplier performance and report purchasing and supply chain KPIs
• Write clear procedures and drive improvement projects to completion

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Negotiation

Education

CIPS Level 4 or above

Degree in supply chain

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Supply Chain Specialist

Saffron Walden, Essex

Up to £48,000 per annum

Permanent

Hours & Shift Pattern

Full time, office based, with flexible working hours built around a standard 8.30am to 5.00pm day.

The Company

We are recruiting for an established manufacturing business that has recently invested in a new ERP system and is focused on getting the most from it. They put real value on keeping their people engaged, supported and developing. They are looking for a Supply Chain Specialist who will take ownership of planning and purchasing and turn it into a reliable, well run function.

The Role

As Supply Chain Specialist, you will join a small supply chain team alongside pricing, purchasing and logistics colleagues, owning materials planning, purchasing and supplier management, with no direct reports.

Key responsibilities

• Running and reviewing MRP against production schedules and demand, and turning its output into purchase orders
• Keeping planning parameters, item and supplier data accurate in the ERP system
• Spotting shortages, supply risks and excess stock early and agreeing corrective actions
• Placing orders for bought in goods and components and chasing them through to delivery
• Negotiating price, lead times and terms, and sourcing and evaluating new suppliers
• Measuring supplier performance and reporting purchasing and supply chain KPIs
• Writing clear procedures and driving improvement projects through to completion

This is a senior, hands on role working closely with production, engineering, quality, sales and finance.

What We Are Looking For

• At least 5 years in purchasing, materials planning or supply chain in a manufacturing or assembly business
• Proven hands on experience of running MRP and converting requirements into purchasing actions
• Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, bills of materials, lead times and inventory control
• Supplier relationship management, including negotiation and supplier evaluation
• A track record of delivering improvements and seeing projects through
• Strong analytical and organisational skills, and strong Excel
• Ownership, clear communication and close attention to detail

Desirable

• CIPS Level 4 or above, or a degree in supply chain, operations or a related subject
• Price list management, import procedures and logistics experience
• Experience improving purchasing processes, planning accuracy and supplier performance

Benefits

• Competitive salary of up to £48,000 per annum
• Five weeks holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension contribution
• Flexible working hours
• Full induction and continued training and development
• Regular social events

This is a genuine permanent Supply Chain Specialist opportunity with an established manufacturing business investing in its systems and its people.

SWJ Search (Operis Vitae Group Ltd) is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation