Sourcing Specialist – Buying/Procurement

Role Summary

Manage the buying process for a given set of goods. Apply sourcing policy, interface between supplier and entity with respect to specifications and budgets. Impact the quality of own work and that of others on the team. Focused on the execution of standard enabling activities and the provision of advice subject to policy and work routines within an enabling discipline. There may be some latitude to rearrange the sequence to complete tasks/do duties based on changing situations. The role is based at our site on Newbold Road in Rugby.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage an existing supply chain to ensure components are delivered according to Quality, Cost and Time as per project needs, predominantly high-value and high-volume.
• Manage suppliers, reviewing performance, identifying risks to the program, and developing mitigation plans as necessary.
• Negotiate and manage existing terms and conditions.
• Manage claims and vendor recovery.
• Order fulfilment tasks to ensure material on time delivery.
• Place purchase orders and manage invoice processing.
• Expedite as required.
• Coordinate supplier and product qualification with Quality & Engineering teams.
• Develop alternate sources and risk‑mitigation plans for single and sole‑source suppliers.
• Identify and deliver value‑adding opportunities from the supply chain.
• Manage and improve supplier relationships, communicating problems and presenting solutions to internal and external customers at senior levels.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Demonstrable years of transactional sourcing and procurement experience, with in‑depth experience in high‑value and complex projects.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills, with excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills.
• Self‑starter with drive, able to work under pressure and in a dynamic environment.
• Motivation, teamwork, trust, credibility and capability to communicate effectively at all levels internally and externally.
• Experience within power‑industry related products.
• Main suppliers are UK based; must be able to travel when required.
• Project management skills and schedule management a must.
• Quality and Supplier Quality experience would be beneficial.
• Interpersonal skills, including managing people and situations involving contract issues.
• Proactive and pragmatic approach to managing suppliers.
• Ability to adapt and work quickly to project situations.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Management of change (engineering, quality, escalations) and reporting to senior management at both the supplier and Arabelle Solutions.
• Experience on SAP and Microsoft packages including MS Project.

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