Procurement Specialist

Job Title: Sourcing Specialist/Buying & Procurement
Location: Nailsea, UK
Job Type: Full-time contract, 7 months
Work Model: Hybrid (4 days/week onsite)

Summary:
Looking for someone with 2+ years of experience in Oil & Gas, Nuclear industry OR from an engineering background.
The candidate needs to be a self-starter, highly motivated and process-oriented.
Negotiate best cost & delivery, with suppliers; place and follow up on POs for assigned commodities
Manage effective working relationships with suppliers for PO execution
Manage problems and schedule changes to ensure on time delivery
Update ERP to ensure accurate planning
Develops new solutions under guidance and/or in a team setting
Balance both tactical executions with strategic initiatives necessary to drive cost and lead time reduction
Works together with high-level individuals within the business
Work with Commodity Buyers on technical and commercial developments to develop awareness of manufacturing processes and improve product knowledge
Actively participate in supplier performance reviews
Contribute to projects as a team member or leads small projects
Manage the wing-to-wing procurement activities for assigned commodities.
Apply sourcing policy, interface between supplier and entity with respect to specifications and budgets.
Requires developed and strong foundation of function skills and knowledge of relevant purchasing and sourcing concepts.

Skillset:
Handle stress environment, communication and handling suppliers.

Certifications:
Technical knowledge OR background in electrical fields (added advantage)/engineering.

Knowledge:
EFL, Oracle, connector harness, connector electrical