Description
Sourcing Specialist - Supply Chain Assistant - Buyer
12 Months
Cheltenham
The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for the management of supplier performance to ensure suppliers support the business needs. Part of the Sourcing organisation, the Sourcing Specialist will work with the commodity and program sourcing teams to ensure robust supply chains are established to support business needs.
Responsibilities:
* Supports and implements new business initiatives with suppliers
- Engage with commodity and Buy teams in the selection and evaluation of suppliers
- Using established Quality & Delivery metrics conduct regular supplier performance reviews, producing documented action plans to drive performance improvement;
- Manage complex and strategic supplier relationships.
- Effectively use Purchase Queries, Non Conformance, Corrective Actions and Production Permits to maintain material availability.
- Place micro-purchase orders against existing, pricing agreements or approved stockists as required to support urgent shop production.
- Where unable to get the required commitment from suppliers, ensure the issues are escalated in a timely manner;
- Where required, act as Focal for a manufacturing cell and support production meetings to provide status on material supply issues.
Ideal Experience:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a HNC in business related subject with at least 3 years of experience in a Sourcing role)
- Willingness to travel to suppliers up to 20% is required.
- Knowledge of aerospace product quality assurance requirements and aftermarket support
For Further information please contact Melissa