Procurement Specialist

2 months ago


Redditch, Worcestershire, United Kingdom Workforce Staffing Ltd Full time

Materials Acquisition Specialist

Location: Redditch

Salary: £32,000 - £36,000 D.O.E

Company Overview

Workforce Staffing Ltd is a prominent provider of essential flow control and compression solutions, along with related aftermarket components, consumables, and services. Our offerings cater to various high-demand sectors, including industrial, energy, and medical fields. With a comprehensive range of compressor, vacuum, and blower products, combined with over 160 years of engineering expertise, we deliver tailored product and service solutions to meet our clients' specific needs.

Position Overview

The Materials Acquisition Specialist is accountable for sourcing goods and raw materials. This role supports cost reduction initiatives, negotiates payment terms, and manages supplier contracts to prevent production delays.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee all purchasing activities related to the acquisition of goods and raw materials, including order placement and follow-up. Negotiate lead times with suppliers and resolve daily supplier-related issues.
  • Expedite orders to avoid production delays and participate in daily production shortage meetings.
  • Assess material quantities and required dates to determine accurate start and completion timelines, communicating any challenges to management.
  • Engage in business improvement initiatives, including Lean and 5S practices as necessary.
  • Plan and execute material purchase orders to align material flow with customer demand and company plans (MPS/MRP), utilizing various scheduling and ordering systems.
  • Investigate and resolve Supplier Invoice Issues.
  • Manage Supplier Delivery performance through KPIs and regular performance evaluations with key suppliers.
  • Perform additional duties as reasonably required within the scope of the role.

Essential Qualifications

  • CIPS Certification or equivalent.

Work Arrangements

This position is fully site-based.

Key Competencies

  • Experience in casting and machining, including oversight of subcontract machine shops.
  • Demonstrated materials management and procurement experience in a manufacturing setting.
  • Proficiency in SAP.
  • Familiarity with scheduling, MRP, MPS, and consignment stocking.
  • Proactive approach and initiative in problem-solving.
  • Effective communication skills to interface diplomatically with all organizational levels and external suppliers.
  • Able to work independently and collaboratively within a small team.

Benefits

  • 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays (Option to purchase 5 additional days after probation).
  • 7% Employer Pension Contribution.
  • Westfield Health Medical Cash Plan Coverage.
  • Death in Service Benefit of 4 times salary.
  • Cycle Scheme (available after probation).
  • Electric Car Scheme (available after probation).
  • 10% of salary in shares after one year of employment.
  • Costco Gold Company membership for employees.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Policies.


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