Senior Procurement Executive

The role of the direct procurement specialist involves responsibility for activity related to purchasing and expedition of parts. This encompasses Operations and Engineering activities.

Key responsibilities include liaising with the plant manager and operations staff to ensure timely delivery, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of objectives, and planning material movement using approved methodologies.

Purchasing operatives are also responsible for:

• Ensuring all parts are ordered in a timely manner
• Liaising with the plant manager to meet the latest requirements
• Expediting and liaising with suppliers
• Maintaining and/or reducing costs based on targets
• Participating in monthly cycle counting processes
• Creating and maintaining reports and spreadsheets for use in performing the function
• Reviewing and prioritizing purchasing activity to meet requirements
• Observing and implementing quality procedures

In addition, the purchasing operative will identify and implement improvements in process by:

1. Identifying opportunities for improvement in supply and demand
2. Evaluating proposed changes for benefits and disadvantages
3. Discussing/arranging implementation via the plant manager

Effective working relationships will be established and maintained through:

• Establishing and maintaining trust and support of work colleagues
• Establishing and maintaining trust of the plant manager
• Establishing and maintaining good inter-departmental relationships

Problems will be solved and decisions made through contributions to discussions and advice/information exchange.

Qualifications and Experience

This position requires:

• Able to work in a production environment
• 3 years of purchasing experience
• Effective communication skills
• Proven problem-solving methodologies
• CIPS qualification advantageous