LanceSoft UK
Sourcing Specialist
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Sourcing Specialist - Buying/Procurement
Duration: 12 months contract
Location: Newcastle - NE6 3PF
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Summary
The Commodity Buyer will support the Procurement Lead in executing Procurement Priorities in line with business goals and initiatives, controlling the whole supply cycle (request for quote, negotiation, PO placement, and order fulfilment). In this role, you will use your experience and/or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and effect short-term initiatives and long-term departmental improvements.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Negotiate best cost & delivery, with suppliers; place and follow up on PO’s for assigned commodities
- Manage effective working relationships with suppliers for PO execution
- Manage problems and schedule changes to ensure on-time delivery
- Update ERP to ensure accurate planning
- Develops new solutions under guidance and/or in a team setting
- Balance both tactical execution with strategic initiatives necessary to drive cost and lead time reduction
- Works together with high-level individuals within the business
- Work with Commodity Buyers on technical and commercial developments to develop awareness of manufacturing processes and improve product knowledge
- Actively participate in supplier performance reviews
- Contribute to project as a team member or leads small projects
- Manage the wing-to-wing procurement activities for assigned commodities. Apply sourcing policy, interface between supplier and entity with respect to specifications and budgets. Requires a developed and strong foundation of function skills and knowledge of relevant purchasing and sourcing concepts.
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Required Qualifications:
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- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Experience as a Commodity Buyer, within an Engineering or Manufacturing environment.
- A demonstrable technical mindset and approach with attention to detail.
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently, motivate and influence others
- Ability to cope with multiple complex situations daily
- Great problem-solving skills.
- Negotiation expertise
- Fluent in English (spoken and written)
Desired Characteristics:
- Previous experience of commodity and engineered polymers and/or high-grade metals.
- Project management, technical, and/or materials experience.
- A recognized professional and/or academic qualification. e.g. MCIPS
- Experience of a manufacturing / engineering environment, Oil and Gas sector is preferred but not essential.
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