Procurement Specialist II

3 weeks ago

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom Nordson Corporation Full time
Purchasing and Procurement Specialist Role

Nordson Corporation is seeking a highly motivated and talented individual to join our team as a Purchasing and Procurement Specialist. This role will be based in Aylesbury, United Kingdom

Key Responsibilities
  • Identify, research, evaluate and select suppliers that meet the organization's standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply
  • Responsible for the purchasing and inventory management of a group of commodities
  • Support the commercial and contractual supply chain activities associated with procuring materials and services in support of the manufacture and service of the assigned commodities
  • Purchase the necessary quantities of raw materials, equipment supplies and services at the most economical cost and lowest inventory, for delivery at the time and location specified
  • Drive improvements in annual total costs for specific commodities and products
Role and Responsibilities
  • Responsible for the purchasing and inventory management of product groups assigned to support MRP, Kanban, Sales Orders or R&D
  • Sourcing of new components and assemblies from new and existing suppliers, working from engineering drawings/technical specifications
  • Responsible for the supplier relationship management within the assigned product group
  • Maintain an appropriate meeting schedule with suppliers and provide feedback to management on issues arising
  • Liaise with the Supply Chain Manager and Purchasing Supervisor ensuring that any supply chain problems affecting production are resolved efficiently
  • Work closely with R&D on NPI projects to meet product release deadlines
  • Lead negotiations of long-term supply contracts
  • Identify specific areas for cost savings, make recommendations and implement improvements where required
Requirements
  • Education to degree level or equivalent and will either be qualified or working towards MCIPS or alternatively have industry based experience
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in a strategic purchasing role, preferably working with electro mechanical assemblies
  • Experience of working with ERP systems
  • Ability to work from engineering drawings/technical specifications
  • Development and management of 'pull' or JIT supply chains to support a forecast driven 'build to order' customer expectation
  • Demonstrable strategic approach to procurement and best practice
  • Strong commercial acumen with experience of contract negotiation
  • Exceptional communication skills and an ability to work with stakeholders at all levels
  • Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Outlook to an intermediate level
Travel and Benefits

The role requires occasional travel within the UK and internationally. We offer a flexible work schedule, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth and development.

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