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Supply Chain Specialist
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Supply Chain Specialist – Manufacturing – Bristol
We are now looking for a Supply Chain Specialist to join a large manufacturing site in Bristol, where your primary focus is supporting successful New Product Introductions (NPI), working closely with Development, Manufacturing Engineering, and Strategic Sourcing teams to ensure robust and effective supply chain solutions are built in from the start.
You will represent the procurement function throughout the product development lifecycle, leading supply chain project activities and driving actions that support manufacturing and sourcing strategies.
This is a great opportunity to make a visible impact, influence key decisions, and contribute to the successful launch of innovative products.
Responsibilities
- Programme managing and working in partnership with design engineers, manufacturing engineers and the project governance team to ensure that prototype parts are sourced to achieve project requirements and a supply chain is established before product launch that achieves the cost target requirements.
- Managing multiple projects concurrently, you should have excellent time management and workload management skills coupled with the technical expertise to lead projects.
- Prepare, produce, and share vendor selection and sourcing board packs, business cases, Project Plans with timescales, critical path points, and completion dates.
- Participate in supplier selections, visiting key suppliers during the process and/or set up process until long-term arrangements are established; and act as an account manager for the supplier on behalf of the project.
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Job Details
- Role: Full time, fixed term for 12 months, with real potential to become permanent after initial 12 months.
- Location: Onsite, working closely with all key departments as mentioned.
- Working with a growing tech company, you will enjoy a range of generous benefits alongside a competitive salary, coupled with future development/progression opportunities.
Experience and Qualifications
- A purchasing/supply chain qualification such as CIPS Level 4, or significant experience working in a purchasing function is essential for this role.
- A strong working knowledge of Supply Chain Management, ERP and MRP systems is required.
- Essential for this role is a track record in an engineering/production environment driven by challenging deadlines and managing changes to ensure quality and delivery objectives are achieved.
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Additional Information
- Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK without ever requiring sponsorship. Copies of Passports/Visas will be requested for verification.
- Salary/benefits: c£45-60k plus generous benefits.
- Job Term: 12 months Fixed Term, potentially leading to Permanent, Full Time, Onsite.
- Skills: Supply Chain, Buyer, Purchasing, Procurement, Process Improvement, CIPS, ERP, MRP, Project Management, Programme Management.
To Apply
Direct for Supply Chain Specialist – Manufacturing – Bristol – IM3472: Please send CV to Iona Mulligan iona@at-recruitment.co.uk
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