Procurement Expert

Company Overview

TTElectronics is a leading provider of electronic components and solutions. Our Abercynon site is a hub for our purchasing team, responsible for sourcing critical materials and services.

We offer a competitive salary ranging from £40,000 to £60,000 per annum, depending on experience, with opportunities for growth and development within the company.

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Expert to join our Purchasing Team at TTElectronics in Abercynon. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a portfolio of suppliers, negotiating prices, and ensuring the procurement of materials and services in a timely and efficient manner.

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• Maintain assigned supplier relations by selecting suppliers, negotiating prices, and ensuring the procurement of materials and services to agreed programmes.
  
• Analyse and negotiate supplier price changes to ensure cost savings and maintain market competitiveness.
  
• Conduct periodic commodity surveys to obtain price comparisons and evaluate market trends to develop new services and create cost savings.
  
• Select new and alternative sources of supply and collaborate with technical staff to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
  
• Ensure all purchasing requisitions and programmes are correct and reflect the current suppliers' lead times, keeping management and user departments informed of any changes that may impact work programmes.
  
• Identify potential problem areas and recommend changes to improve procurement processes and minimize risks.
  
• Minimise company exposure to material quantity (MOQ) and price increases, obtaining the relevant authority levels.
  
• Proactively liaise with other departments as necessary to forecast, plan, and meet demand to relevant quality standards.
  
• Ensure compliance with company codes of conduct and Health and Safety regulations.
  
• Administer and report on procurement activities as required.
  
• Negotiate payment terms, optimise payment schedules, and manage supplier relationships to drive cost savings and improve cash flow.
  
• Cultivate international trading relationships, handle imports, and stay up-to-date with legal awareness to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.
  
• Identify and drive continuous improvements within procurement processes to achieve operational excellence.
  
• Monitor and control excess inventory, minimise waste, and reduce costs through effective stock management practices.

The ideal candidate will have:

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• At least 3 years of experience in purchasing within a manufacturing or similar environment.
  
• A strategic thinker with innovative problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically.
  
• Excellent negotiation skills, with a proven track record of cost reduction through the use of strategic purchasing tools.
  
• Familiarity with ERP, MRP systems, and purchasing software.
  
• Strong supplier relationship management skills and excellent communication, both written and verbal.
  
• The ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritise tasks effectively.
  

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

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• Enhanced pension contributions.
  
• A healthcare cashback plan.
  
• An employee assistance programme.
  
• A site incentive plan.
  
• Financial wellbeing benefits.
  
• Discounted online and high-street shopping, lifestyle vouchers, and cycle-to-work schemes.
  
• Discounted RAC membership and gym membership at local leisure centres.
  
• Specsavers vouchers.
  
• 183.75 hours annual leave plus bank holidays.
  
• A supportive and friendly working environment with a focus on wellbeing and sustainability.
  

We follow a structured recruitment process, which includes:

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• An informal conversation to discuss the role and answer questions.
  
• Formal interviews held on-site, including a tour of the facility.
  
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.