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About The Role

Supply Chain Specialist

Location can be flexible: Westhill, Aberdeen or Inchinnan, Glasgow

Permanent position

Who We Are

JFD is the world leading underwater capability provider, serving the commercial and defence markets with innovative diving, submarine and hyperbaric rescue, technical solutions and services.

Operating worldwide, the company is the world’s leading provider of submarine rescue capability and an established provider of submarine escape training.

The company is at the forefront of Hyperbaric Rescue, along with being the leading supplier of commercial and defence diving equipment and saturation diving systems to the commercial industry.

About The Role

The Supply Chain Specialist is responsible for negotiating, implementing & managing supplier agreements that strengthen the JFD supply chain. The role involves developing procurement strategies, negotiating contracts, and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers to support the overall goals of the organization.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Also Include

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure the efficient and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services.
• Manage supplier relationships, including evaluating and selecting suppliers, negotiating contracts, and monitoring supplier performance against those contracts.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures, as well as relevant regulations and standards.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of procurement activities, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth and efficient procurement operations.
• Assist in the development and implementation of procurement policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular audits of procurement processes and procedures to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed.
  
  

What do you need?

A solid grasp of the processes and tasks involved in procurement is essential with strong experience in contract and commercial negotiation, skilled at analysis and presentation, with a finely tuned attention to detail.

Adept at problem solving, willing to take responsibility and is organised and methodical in their approach.

Proven ability to deal with key suppliers, build relationships and communicate effectively.

CIPS qualification desirable although not necessary

Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations is crucial to ensure compliance and maintain a safe working environment.

Understanding the tools and materials commonly used in procurement helps in performing tasks efficiently.

Experience in a related position is preferred to ensure the candidate is familiar with the responsibilities and challenges of the job.

Effective communication with the procurement team and other departments is essential along with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues that may arise is important.

Flexibility to work both autonomously and collaboratively is required.

Due to the volume of applications that we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Working For Us

We offer a number of benefits including Group Personal Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, free fruit in the office and an early finish on Fridays.

The Defence Division provides underwater systems and life support capabilities, for the defence and commercial diving markets.

James Fisher & Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and we strongly encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and as a Disability Confident employer we are committed to offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

JFD is proud to be part of James Fisher and Sons plc, who has partnered with the Career Transition Partnership, the official provider of Armed Forces resettlement for over 20 years.

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