Purchasing Specialist

4 weeks ago


Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom Navartis Full time
Procurement Opportunity

An internationally acclaimed company specializing in rail engineering technology and solutions is seeking an experienced Purchasing Specialist to join their team in Plymouth.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement, with a focus on managing and negotiating commodities to ensure high-performance levels in terms of quality, delivery, price, and productivity.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and negotiate related commodities to ensure high-performance levels.
  • Order goods and services for the site on a daily basis.
  • Ensure procurement activities are managed in a professional and cost-effective manner.
  • Drive the improvement of sourced goods and services under their scope.
  • Manage the supplier base to obtain necessary improvements.
  • Ensure logistics supply chain is robust, reliable, and cost-effective for domestic and international trade.

Candidate Requirements:

  • 5-10 years' experience in purchasing with technical and purchasing expertise.
  • Supplier management expertise.
  • Experience in an industrial environment.
  • Working experience in cross-functional teams.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Professional Suite.
  • Change management experience (desirable).
  • Experience working with MRP systems in sourcing direct and indirect material in an international environment (desirable).
  • University degree in engineering or business (desirable).
  • Purchasing certification (desirable).

This is a great opportunity to join a global player in providing mission-critical engineered solutions across the globe, offering a competitive salary and package including:

  • Annual bonus scheme.
  • Pension.
  • Healthcare.
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

For further information, please get in touch with Navartis Ltd, a specialist recruitment company supplying highly skilled technical and management professionals within the global Transportation, Civil Engineering & Utility industries.



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