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Copello have partnered with an established defence engineering business based in Havant in the recruitment of a Project Purchaser.
Please note that candidates must be eligible for SC Clearance.
Main Responsibilities
- Identify appropriate suppliers/partners for the supply of materials and equipment for customer related projects.
- Manage and/or develop supply performance in order to meet set targets for quality, delivery time, cost, and lead time.
- Review and verify technical specifications and requirements as basis for request for quotations in accordance with the project requirements.
- Negotiate, create, and maintain supply contracts with suppliers. Communicate results to the internal project stakeholders. Handle supplier relations to maintain, improve and develop performance in supplier and related
processes. - Maintain supply data to relevant systems in defined area of responsibility.
- Participate in or execute supplier audits and follow-up the audit action plan.
- Secure supplier capacity to meet future demands.
- Gather and analyse spend and supplier performance data as well as execute benchmarking to continuously improve supplier performance.
- Participate in project reviews, input to project plans, timelines, and costs. Supply and maintain supplier metrics and supply KPIs for the projects(s).
Required Skills and Experience
- Previous Buying and Sourcing within manufacturing
- Supplier Relationships and Communication
- Project Management
- Communication, Collaboration, and Stakeholder Management
- Critical Path Management
- Production and Order Management
- Process Management
- Minimum of 5-7 plus years’ experience in procurement, with at least 3 years in project procurement.
Technical Skills:
- Strong knowledge of procurement principles, practices, and procedures.
- Proficiency in using procurement software and MRP planning systems.
- Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
- Ability to analyse and interpret technical specifications and project requirements.
