Procurement Specialist

Procurement

• Own and be responsible for the procurement requirements of your assigned projects, delivering these in line with the approved SOPs in place at any given time.
• Implement procurement processes to meet Production requirements in a timely manner.
• Create Bill of Materials (BOMs) on SAP Business One.
• Review Purchase Requests and raise Purchase Orders using appropriate systems.
• Select suppliers and process orders, confirming pricing and delivery dates.
• Monitor delivery deadlines and lead times, escalating potential issues or delays in advance to allow time for alternative plans to be implemented.
• Check deliveries and stock to ensure required materials are available for your assigned projects to meet Production timelines.
• Proactively follow on potential delays to mitigate risk of supply chain disruptions and minimise any negative impact on Production.
• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with suppliers, monitoring performance, negotiating on rates and providing feedback as needed.
• Deliver accurate material requirements planning (MRP) per project, ordering as needed to maintain target stock levels and prevent shortages or over-stocking.
• Maintain accurate Item Master Data for components and consumables, ensuring accurate pricing and lead-time data is in place, and identifying secondary suppliers where possible.
• Support the Sales team in preparing accurate customer quotations as requested.
• Provide regular updates to your manager and to colleagues in Engineering, Stores and Production, highlighting any issues, risks or delays immediately.

General:

• Proactively identify issues and actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to standard internal procedures and accurately complete all documentation.
• Maintain a safe and tidy work environment, and ensure that strict Health & Safety and environmental guidelines are adhered to at all times.
• Build strong working relationships with colleagues, working well as a cohesive team.
• Deliver duties in a professional, with confidentiality and discretion.
• Complete all assigned training as required for your role and to enhance your skills.
• Support as needed if requested to carry out other duties within the business.