We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced procurement specialist to work for our multi-national engineering and manufacturing client based in Darlington.
You will be joining the sourcing team in the mechanical systems department and will be carrying out a wide variety of tasks that will include the following;
- Conducting complex analysis of markets, supply chains, and supply base; applies analysis to sourcing process improvement initiatives.
- Identifying qualified suppliers and executing sound source selection processes.
- Interfacing regularly with suppliers within the area of responsibility and maintaining the supplier relationship.
- Understanding how key procurement principles are used toward assuring supply.
- Sourcing specialised items and executing complex sourcing strategies in accordance with agreed upon sourcing strategy / plans at the optimum cost, quality and relationship.
- Working with peers and stakeholders to support business goals, such as supply security, reduction of complexity or financial targets.
- Independently carry out sourcing activities with full consideration for the impact of those activities on the end-to-end supply chain.
- Execute sourcing tactics of varying complexity in accordance with established category/commodity strategies reflecting the optimum cost, quality, delivery.
- Participate in sourcing and category commodity strategy formulation.
- Analyse complex sourcing and procurement initiatives and processes in support of the delivery of cost effective and high quality goods and services.
- Prepare and present to senior procurement/sourcing leadership recommendations of improvement opportunities and alternative courses of action.
- Ensure consistent application of sourcing procedures and processes.
- Support procurement/sourcing management in activities such as price bench-marking, vendor management, industry and market analysis, process analysis, and model building.
- Lead analysis projects/initiatives providing coaching to less experienced analysts and specialists.
- Negotiate select contracts. Develops and maintains effective relationships with suppliers to the benefit of both parties.
- Understand the importance of compliance and is alert to situations that can pose risk to the company.
You must have extensive experience in a similar position and have a full understanding of procurement ethics, policies and procedures and how these can impact upon the organisation. The role will require you to take on new opportunities and challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm whilst applying knowledge of the business and marketplace to advance the organisations goal.
This is a temporary role, initially until June 2025, with the possibility of it being extended. It is a Hybrid position that will require you to go to site for team related projects but with the opportunity to work from home a large proportion of the time.
It is a 37.5 hour per week Monday to Friday with an immediate start.
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