Qualifications and Experience:

▪ Completed Degree / National diploma in Commerce, Supply Chain / Logistics / Business Management
▪ Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) or similar qualification or studying towards CIPS qualification would be beneficial
▪ Previous experience of working in a purchasing team preferably within a wood industry or manufacturing environment
▪ 6 Years’ experience in a sourcing capacity
▪ Strong knowledge of applicable commercial legislation
▪ Experience with an integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is essential

KRA’s

General and Task Management:

▪ Purchase goods, materials, components, or services in line with specified cost, quality, and delivery targets
▪ Support the purchasing function and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operations
▪ Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on purchasing processes and new projects and activities
▪ Monitor and advise on any issues which present risk or opportunity to the organisation
▪ Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers
▪ Provide analysis on costs, new and existing and review cost reduction activities
▪ Prepare reports and updates as and when required

Supplier Management:

▪ Work closely with others in the procurement function and review opportunities for continuous improvement and business improvements
▪ Negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilising negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods
▪ Prepare and raise purchase orders and order schedules
▪ Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications
▪ Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships
▪ Ensure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures and guidance during supplier negotiations and contracts award process.

Market Research and evaluation:

▪ Conduct research for new components and suppliers
▪ Compile data relating to supplier performance to enable evaluation
▪ Assess and evaluate suppliers and contribute to performance reviews to ensure contract compliance
▪ Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery, or invoice issues

Skills and Attributes:

▪ Able to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with staff, stakeholders, and suppliers
▪ Good communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills
▪ Analytical, numerically astute with strong demonstrated problem-solving abilities
▪ A good understanding of Supply Chain processes
▪ Able to manage time effectively, prioritise tasks and achieve set targets
▪ Commercial and financial awareness with a full understanding of how failure impacts the production, manufacture, and customer order fulfilment
▪ Able to work well under pressure and handle emergency and stressful situations
▪ Keen attention to detail and accuracy

***Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted***