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Procurement Specialist - Manufacturing

Yeovil
2 weeks ago
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Seeking a Procurement Specialist - Manufacturing to work onsite in Yeovil, on a contract basis.

The Procurement Specialist will support the Purchasing Team, developing relationships with suppliers, ensuring engineering materials are available according to production plans, at the best price, and on time.

Communication with suppliers is crucial, actively seeking opportunities to streamline and strengthen these relationships. You'll also ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and company policies.

**Please note - We are only able to consider UK or NATO country passport holders due to the nature of the work. **

Role: Procurement Specialist - Manufacturing (Contract)
Location: Yeovil, Somerset
Hours: Mon - Fri. 8am - 5pm. 100% office based with occasional travel to meet with suppliers.
Pay rate: £17.00 - £21.30 per hour DOE (PAYE only). Plus holiday pay in addition.

Main responsibilities:

Managing material procurement in line with production needs
Creating, maintaining, and closing Purchase Orders to align with operational requirements
Monthly supplier forecasting
Resolving invoice discrepancies, customs issues, and managing on-hold inventory
Identifying any potential quality issues and work with Suppliers and internal Manufacturing Engineering for any defective products
Ensuring timely delivery and resolving quality issues collaboratively with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Monitoring and managing supplier performance, including escalation where necessary
Driving process improvements and building strong supplier relationships
Supporting continuous improvement across procurement activities
Ideal candidate profile:

Previous experience in a purchasing or procurement role, ideally in an engineering production environment
Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems
Strong communication and negotiation skills, within a target-driven, customer focused environment
Advanced Excel and MS Office skills
Ability to manage competing priorities in a high-volume setting
Strong analytical, problem-solving and numeracy skills
Experience working with internal and external stakeholders across multiple functions
Proactive, results-driven and collaborative
Applicants must already hold the right to live and work in the UK at the time of application.
If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply immediately.

Line Up Aviation has carved its own place in the recruitment of Aviation and Aerospace personnel all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry's best-known companies who demand the highest standard of applicants.

Due to the number of applications, we receive, it's not always possible to contact unsuccessful applicants. Unless you hear from us within 14 days of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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