Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist Job Description

The role involves ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement of materials and components, adhering to the highest standards of quality and supplier performance.

Main Responsibilities

• Material Procurement Planning: Plan and procure materials required for assembly in line with project requirements while reducing inventory levels and continually minimizing costs.
• Purchasing Management: Ensure parts and materials are bought at the most competitive price and delivered on time for production.
• Supplier Sourcing and Management: Identify new suppliers, agree terms, and negotiate supply agreements where appropriate, including discount structures and volume rebates.
• Relationship Building: Build and maintain effective supplier relationships, ensuring long-term reliability and performance.
• Cost Optimization: Identify, exploit, and monitor opportunities for reduced costs and wastage throughout the purchasing function, maintaining and improving product quality and on-time delivery.
• Supplier Performance Monitoring: Continuously monitor supplier performance and address issues related to quality, cost, or delivery.
• Process Improvement: Support continuous improvement initiatives within the purchasing department.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all relevant ISO9001 procedures are adhered to.
• Supply Quality Control: Ensure quality and performance of ordered materials align with required standards.

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Purchasing Experience: Proven experience in procurement and purchasing, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Supply Chain Knowledge: Strong understanding of supply chain principles and practices.
• Communication and Negotiation Skills: Excellent communication and negotiation skills to effectively manage supplier relationships.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to analyze data and solve problems to optimize purchasing processes.
• Organizational and Time Management Skills: Strong organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for Growth: Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative Work Environment: Work in a collaborative and dynamic team environment.