Jackson Hogg Procurement division are delighted to be the exclusive recruitment partner for a leading life sciences company in Newcastle on the appointment of a Sourcing Specialist to join their Procurement team on a permanent basis.
This role can offer flexible working hours, hybrid working, annual bonus scheme, annual salary reviews and genuine progression and development opportunities.
The Role
- Responsible for procurement of direct materials
- This role will be responsible to identify, execute and improve sourcing activities to drive improvements in Quality, Delivery and Cost.
- Key point of contact for supplier contract agreement & renewal
- Prepare monthly supplier scorecards
- Build and maintain knowledge of supplier processes, pricing methods and capabilities and be up to date with current category trends, emerging suppliers
- Fully support material supply with a robust contract management program inclusive of reviews and business sign off to ensure compliance.
- Ensure items are sourced cost effectively and comply with product specifications.
- Explore alternative sources/recommend options in-line with Procurement Strategy
- Develop, implement and maintain robust, up to date commercial supplier agreements that ensure regular reviews are scheduled and sustained
- Work with Quality/Key Stakeholders, to establish robust supplier quality agreements
- Ensure annual supply contracts, accurate pricing is set-up in SAP system to enable materials planning department to call off materials as required, whilst optimizing Kanban’s and appropriate inventory levels,
- Work with Suppliers to maximizing material shelf life; negate obsolescence and minimizing working capital on site
- Monitor supplier quality and performance levels, ensuring any escalated supply and service issues are swiftly communicated and actioned by the relevant suppliers
The Person/Specification
- Procurement experience within a regulated environment would be desirable
- Proficient with ERP software such as SAP, SAGE or similar
- Excellent Contracts and Negotiation skills and experience essential
- Experience of risk mitigation tools and techniques
- Analytical mindset – Science / Technical operations / Product knowledge
- Strong interpersonal skill set and a good communicator
- Manages change – Project management / Ambiguity/Delivery
- Background in Science/Technical operations or Procurement and Supply chain
This is a fantastic new opportunity in a truly inspiring organisation. Early application is highly recommended. Interviews to take place April 2023.