Procurement Specialist
Newton Aycliffe
£40-45k per annum DOE
Jackson Hogg Procurement division are delighted to bring to the market an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Specialist to join an innovative and rapidly growing manufacturing business in Newton Aycliffe.
This is a full time and permanent role based onsite offering £(phone number removed) per annum DOE with some highly competitive benefits. The role is 37 hours per week and flexibility can be offered with working times between 08:00-16:00 and 09:00-17:00 depending on preference.
Benefits include:
- CIPS funding and support
- Paid negotiation training courses
- Annual bonus scheme
- Enhanced pension contribution - up to 9% ER contribution
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Private medical
- Progression opportunities
The Role:
- Responsible for management of NPD Purchasing related products and Packaging.
- Establish strong relationships with internal stakeholders
- Develop New Products with suppliers
- Performance management of New Suppliers
- Manage supplier relations and negotiation to develop high performing sustainable partnerships, delivering Best Value.
- Be extremely analytical and data driven in decision making
- Prepare benchmark data, supply market intelligence and supplier scoping
- Build upon Third Party Manufacturing structure inline with product portfolio.
- Drive Product innovation through Supplier Management
The Person/Specification:
- 5+ years' experience in procurement
Knowledge and understanding of SAP
Good written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of Excel and other MS systems, particularly related to interpreting and presenting data in the form of KPIs.
Strong planning, organising and problem-solving skills
Working understanding and management of SLA’s
The ability to make informed decisions and communicate clearly with personnel at all levels, both within and outside the organisation whilst demonstrating a sound knowledge of the procurement process.
Self-starter and proactive behaviour while being in line with the DOA and other processes
This is an urgent role with an ASAP start date available. For more information, please get in touch with Gemma Yeadon - Principal Consultant | Procurement at Jackson Hogg Limited.