Product Sourcing Specialist

At an exciting time of company growth, we are now recruiting for a **product sourcing specialist** to join the supply chain team.

Established in 1989, we are the original innovators and manufacturers of wire joining and tensioning devices, as well as anchoring, bracing, and suspension systems that have changed the game for many industries.

We are no ordinary business. We do almost everything differently. 100% owned by our employees, we are also committed to changing the game by making a positive impact in our communities around the world. Were a force for good, as certified by B Corp.

**What is the role**

Working within the wider supply chain team, you will be based specifically within the purchasing team responsible for supplying goods into our UK-based manufacturing plants.

You will work with multiple departments across the business to manage the end-to-end procurement process, from design through to tooling and sampling and will include:

- conducting research for new products, new components and new materials, and sourcing to specifications and bespoke engineering drawings
- proposing modes of manufacture to deliver fit-for-purpose components and liaising between suppliers and design teams on Design for Manufacturing
- onboarding new suppliers to align with the business values and needs, and futureproofing in line with diversification and sustainability strategies
- an understanding of vertical integration, viability and risk assessment
- managing Proof of Principle phase through to production ready OTIF
- providing cost and value analysis, incorporating all ancillary costs and decision making
- producing and presenting reports/information sets for internal key business decisions and external consumption
- negotiation and procurement using best practice tools and methods
- time planning and management relevant to NPD process and realisation
- following all necessary governance/ approvals related to global procurement

**Working hours**

Mon - Fri 8.30am - 5.00pm (core office hours of 7.00am-7.00pm Monday-Friday).

**Who you are**

You will need to have experience of working in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a purchasing team, with** **familiarity with technical specifications, engineering drawings and scopes of work an essential requirement of the role. You should have keen attention to detail, with strong analytical, numerical and IT skills.

You should also be able to offer the following:

- A keen interest in investigating new processes and materials, with the capability to relate these to the commercial context
- An ability to empathise across departments and make clear holistic business decisions
- A strong ability to problem-solve and versatility to react
- Experience in procurement projects in industries such as construction, rail, etc.
- Commercial awareness and ability to identify and mitigate where appropriate key supply chain risks prior to placing purchase orders
- Experience in purchasing, price negotiation and contract implementation
- Ability to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and suppliers on a global setting
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- Ability to manage and prioritise tasks to given deadlines
- Ability to work as art of the team and independently where required

A Charted Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Diploma level 4 or similar qualification is also desirable.

**What we will offer in return**

We recognise every individual as a unique person with their own special contribution to make. We work hard to make sure our people are happy and healthy, with a good work/life balance, and generously rewarded for their time, energy, and commitment. We therefore offer:

- competitive salary
- share ownership scheme
- excellent initial and ongoing training and support and global opportunities to develop
- generous holiday entitlement
- life assurance
- private individual health care
- permanent health insurance scheme
- Paycare health plan
- non-contributory 15% pension scheme
- enhanced family policy
- gym membership

Lots of our people work flexibly in different ways, including part-time. We cant promise to give you exactly what you want, but please talk to us about the flexibility you need and lets see how we can make it work.

**Why choose Gripple?**

As an employee-owned company, our people are front and centre. You can therefore expect to see:

- Commitment to core values and behaviours, AKA the Gripple Spirit
- Work-life balance
- Career development
- Exceptional benefits
- Unique working environment
- Commitment to net zero in 2030

**Gripple Careers Own it. We do**

**Equal employment opportunity**

**A polite note for recruitment agencies**:We do not accept applicants from recruitment agencies. If we do need support, we will be in touch

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