Procurement Specialist

The Supply Chain Specialist will be responsible for ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services. This includes managing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and optimizing the purchasing process to meet the needs of the organization.

• Procure parts from the supply chain aligned to project schedules and budgets.
• Ensure schedules are understood and workload is managed to meet delivery deadlines.
• Play a proactive role in the department's continuous improvement program.
• Communicate status to internal and external customers, as well as suppliers.
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with company SOPs, working instructions, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Provide a high level of commercial awareness to ensure parts and services are delivered in the most cost-effective manner.
• Be flexible within the role to aid and support all staff during busy periods.

• Provide a high level of skill in interpreting internal and external customer requirements to ensure purchasing services are aligned.
• Place purchase orders aligned to estimates on the Mpac Lambert supply chain.
• Gain a full understanding of the desired schedule requirements to ensure all components and services are delivered in line with project schedules.
• Identify opportunities for negotiation to achieve best value and ensure projects meet or exceed budget.
• Identify and assess new suppliers to ensure we are working with a supply chain that delivers operational and value excellence.
• Maintain the approved supplier database through audits and using KPIs on performance to benchmark suppliers.
• Ensure that all contract requirements are met.
• Co-develop and draw up an annual purchasing plan.
• Ensure quality of output is maintained by verifying that it meets Mpac Lambert's SOPs and working instructions.
• Work with all Mpac Lambert colleagues to ensure compliance with ISO14001, ISO9001, and OHSAS18001 and support a culture of Lean and Continuous Improvement.
• Work with all Mpac Lambert colleagues to ensure that our internal customer ethos is delivered and maintained through everything we do.
• Contribute to the department's continuous improvement program to ensure the business provides the highest possible value of service to all customers.
• Co-develop and draw up an annual purchasing plan.