Strategic Sourcing Specialist

7 days ago

Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom Panasonic Manufacturing Full time
Cardiff, South Wales

1632

Panasonic Manufacturing | Based onsite in Cardiff

Are you looking for a new opportunity that offers meaningful work with true purpose? We would love to welcome you to our multinational team

Your growth is our growth. We invest in your future by enhancing your skills and abilities through training opportunities and interesting challenges.


At Panasonic, we believe in the power of collaboration - only together can we continue to expand our innovative edge and exceed our customers' expectations.

We are a powerful brand with a rich company culture, based on our 7 principles. It's not just about what we do, but how we do it.

To fulfil our social responsibilities, we will continue to do what we have done for over 100 years - to enrich people's lives at home and at work, and move society forward.


PMUK are looking for a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join the Procurement team within the Home Appliance Division, who will be responsible for a portfolio of suppliers providing Electro, Mechanical and Packaging materials for the Cardiff manufacturing facility.

The key responsibilities are managing Quality, Service and Cost, managing an existing supplier network and sourcing new and innovative suppliers from around the globe.


WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

  • Manage a portfolio of suppliers.
  • Develop a sourcing strategy by category for all key components and materials.
  • Identify and deliver cost saving projects, taking a lead role in project implementation.
  • Monitor and report on key commodity markets, identifying opportunities and risks for the cost base of the business.
  • Liaise with global procurement partners to provide competitive advantage to the wider Panasonic supply chain.
  • Develop business continuity plans, with risk mitigation planning and financial health checks of key business partners.
  • Drive NPD through a robust procurement process.
  • Guide Engineering and other business partners through sourcing strategy and supplier selection process.
  • Contract Management.
  • Agile Inventory management.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Essential Requirements:

  • Extensive Purchasing experience within a fastpaced environment.
  • Experience in the use of the basic Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel).

Desirable Requirements:

  • Degree level education in Business Management or Supply Chain / Procurement.
  • MCIPS is desirable, but not essential.
  • Experience of working with Asian Suppliers.
  • Detailed knowledge of Oracle system.
  • Ability to think strategically and make decisions independently.
  • This role requires a strong communicator who can work closely with all levels in the business.
  • Confident negotiator and able to deal with complex procurement activities.
  • Experience of managing multiple simultaneous projects
  • Experience within the Electronics or Manufacturing Industry is desirable.
  • Awareness of Lean principles

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

Working Hours: 07:4- 16:30 Monday - Thursday, 07:4- 13:30 Friday.

  • Company pension contributions of up to 10%.
  • Free parking on site.
  • Annual leave entitlement of 24 days (+ bank holidays), increasing up to 30 (+ bank holidays) with length of service.
  • Death in service benefit of 4x annual salary.
  • Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, bereavement, adoption, surrogacy, and sickness.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Long Service Awards.
  • Exclusive 'Staff Sales' site for Panasonic products.
  • Training and development opportunities.

ABOUT US :
Panasonic is one of the largest and leading electronic product manufacturers in the world.

The depth and variety of our research capabilities, manufacturing expertise, high quality and sophisticated products have remained strong since 1918.

Our mission is to create the Panasonic business of "tomorrow." By integrating business, technology, and creativity, we will realize ideal lifestyles and societies solving social issues globally.

Learn more about Sustainability at Panasonic.

_Panasonic Manufacturing UK Ltd._ (known as PMUK) established itself in Cardiff in 1974 and has prided itself on providing quality products to provide enhanced living for our customers, always making people central to our activities. Focusing on our innovative electronics technology, we strive to provide a wide variety of products, systems, and services in various spaces and areas, such has homes, communities, businesses, and automobiles.

_PMUK_ is currently home to three separate business divisions:


  • _Home Appliance Division (HAD) _focuses on the cooking appliance market and is specifically involved in the design, development, and production of high-quality microwave ovens and induction hobs.
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_Mobile Solutions Business Division Europe (MSBD EU) _specialises in providing integrated computer solutions, specifically involving configuration of TOUGHBOOK and TOUGHPAD products, docking solutions, and services to match their customers' full solution requirement. The Panasonic TOUGHBOOK rang

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