Supply Chain Expeditor

**Senior Flexonics - Lymington Precision Engineers**

**Job Vacancy - Supply Chain Expeditor**

**Who is Senior plc?**

Senior is a FTSE listed (symbol SNR) international manufacturing Group with 27 operations in 12 countries. Senior designs, manufactures and markets high-technology components and systems for the principal original equipment producers in the worldwide aerospace, defence, and land vehicle and power & energy markets.

We have a long history of well-respected brands and an excellent reputation in our key market sectors. Senior delivers value to its customers and shareholders via operational excellence that is underpinned by its people and processes.

Our global values underpin what we do, and how we do it

**_ Safety - Integrity - Customer Focus - Respect & Trust - Accountability - Excellence_**

**Who is Senior Flexonics - Lymington Precision Engineers**

Lymington Precision Engineers (LPE) is a Senior Flexonics Group company, and is a leading manufacturer of precision machined components, assemblies and kit sets for the Oil and Gas, Telecommunications, Aerospace and Defence, Land and Sea Systems, Nuclear and Marine industries and emerging markets.

We pride ourselves on our ability to manufacture extremely complicated components and assemblies utilising state of the art equipment and facilities.

We are an AS/EN 9100, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified company and offer a fully engineered solution, from design concept through to high volume manufacture, to supply a range of world class products to our customers.

We evaluate every part of our customers’ requirements which enables us to provide a truly bespoke high-quality solution that delivers real value.

**Supply Chain Expeditor - What does the job involve?**

Key member of the Procurement team assisting Operations in the on-time provision of materials and components at a competitive price to the required customer specification.

**Hours of work**: 39 hours per week.

**Dayshift** - Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 4.30pm and Friday 8.00am to 1.00pm with 30-minute unpaid break for lunch

**Supply Chain Expeditor - What will my responsibilities include?’**
- Maintaining and developing successful business relationships with suppliers.
- Key contact acting as the interface between LPE and its external supply chain.
- Monitor supplier delivery performance, progress chasing and providing status updates to end user teams.
- Process owner of all Procurement related operating procedures.
- Identifying and selecting suitable suppliers and sub-contractors. The development and maintenance of successful business relationships ensuring competitive prices without compromising quality.
- Contributes to the consolidation, reduction and rationalisation of the supplier base.
- Assists the Finance department in resolution of invoices queries.
- Cover the raising of purchase orders and other supply chain duties as required, during periods of unplanned absence and annual leave.

**Supply Chain Expeditor - What key skills and experience do I need?**
- Must have the right to live and work in the UK (Essential)
- Knowledge of Manufacturing & Production Environment, such as Oil & Gas / Automotive / Aerospace tier 1 Supply.
- Proven Working Knowledge of Import / Export Regulations and associated processes.
- Proven negotiation skills to achieve competitively priced supplier contracts and agreements.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role
- Proven knowledge of ERP business systems (specific knowledge of IFS would be advantageous).
- Detailed knowledge and experience in the principles of MRP, JIT, Kanban, and line-side vendor managed inventory.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and have the confidence and ability to present to groups from all disciplines and levels. (Desirable)
- The ability to take the initiative and where appropriate to work with the minimum of supervision. (Desirable).

**Supply Chain Expeditor - What qualifications should I have?**
- Basic O’ Level / GCSE Qualifications, technical qualification (City & Guilds or NVQ).
- Full UK Driving Licence
- A minimum of a CIPS diploma in Purchasing and Supply (Desirable)
- Proven leadership skills (Desirable)
- Security Clearance (Desirable)

**Why join Senior Flexonics - Lymington Precision Engineers**

**_ Some of the benefits you can expect if you are successful are: _**
- Excellent pension and life assurance scheme
- Free on-site car parking
- Career and development opportunities
- 34 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)
- Health cash plan scheme
- Health & wellbeing services
- Employee discount scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Profit sharing scheme
- Reward and recognition

LPE are an Equal Opportunities employer who is committed to creating a working environment where our people will grow and thrive. We strive to create the conditions for our employees to develop their potential in a workplace where there is respect and value for diversi