Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist

1 week ago


Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom Sheffield Forgemasters Engineering Ltd Full time

Sheffield Forgemasters is an iconic heavy engineering company which is capable of producing the largest and most technically challenging cast and forged steel components in the world from its manufacturing facilities in Sheffield.


In 2021 the business was acquired by the UK Ministry of Defence so as to secure its role as a critical supplier to the next generation of UK defence programmes and it is currently embarking upon a substantial programme of capital investment to modernise its plant and equipment over the next 10 years.


The Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist is responsible for overseeing and managing the company's machining offload supply chain in order to maximize schedule benefit and reduce inefficiency.

In addition, you will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining good relationships with the supply chain.

The main duties of the role are as follows:

  • Working with suppliers and SFEL Project Managers to source suitable capacity and capability in the supply chain
  • Negotiating contracts with suppliers
  • Controlling manufacturing and delivery processes
  • Plan and implement an engineering/manufacturing strategy to meet your targets
  • Managing the costs while maintaining quality
  • Developing solid relationships with supply chain
  • Provide technical and commercial assistance
  • Produce and report on monthly KPI's
  • Ensure relevant commercial documentation is in place
  • Effective auditing and expediting of supplier network
  • Liaising with internal logistics to support product delivery
  • Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business or similar
  • Minimum of 2 years relevant experience as a supply chain manager or similar
  • Machining background
  • Excellent knowledge of supply chain processes
  • Working experience of relevant software (e.g. SAP MM)
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills
  • A strategic and analytical mind
  • Current UK Driving License Held
  • Ability to travel within the UK
  • Excellent understanding of supply chain processes and good knowledge of relevant software and ERP systems.
  • Great project management and problemsolving skills
  • Creative problemsolving
  • Strong communication skills at all levels
  • Customer service
  • Budgeting
  • Time management
  • Teamwork
  • Attention to detail
  • Lean Six Sigma

Days/Hours of Work:

Office Hours 07:4- 16:00 Monday to Friday.

What can we offer you in return?

  • Long established local employer
  • Competitive Salary
  • 33 days annual leave
  • Central location with free onsite parking
  • Matched Pension scheme and Life Assurance Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Company enhanced family friendly policies
  • On site Occupational Health provision providing Health Screening and advice on wellbeing focus topics
  • Discounted Westfield Health Cash Plan Scheme


You at Work
  • Access to Online Discounts
  • Comprehensive Learning & Development Opportunities


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