Procurement Specialist - Dundee, United Kingdom - W. L. Gore & Associates

W. L. Gore & Associates

Verified Company

Dundee, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Part time

Description

About Us:

Gore is a materials science company focused on improving lives through discovery, product innovation and rewarding careers for our Associates.

About the Role:

We are looking for a Procurement Specialist (f/m/d) to provide part-time temporary operational and day-to-day procurement support.

Working with our Transformative Systems Solutions business group within the Global Procurement team based in Dundee for a period of 12 months.

In this role, you will drive continuity of supply and support the implementation of GORE's strategic sourcing strategies for critical suppliers in close alignment with category managers and various supply chain functions.

This position will be located at our Dundee Plant, UK, with work from home days possible as part of a hybrid arrangement, depending upon the responsibilities of the role and business needs.

Responsibilities:

Participate in the development of the category strategy and support the execution of the implementation plan i.e., support implementation of category award decisions / new contracts / new supplier relationships including onboarding of new suppliers and validation of raw materials.
Manage risk of Gore's supply chain to guarantee a continuous supply of raw material, services and/or product technologies and lead supplier issues resolution in cooperation with other functions and category managers
Nonconformance management of goods and services
Working closely with other functions to support the implementation of new product launches
Drive supplier compliance to regulated industry requirements such as supporting specification development, audits, and other validation activities necessary in close collaboration with other functions to ensure compliant execution of procurement
Coordinate and execute purchasing activities with suppliers, drive and monitor cost and inventory reduction projects and developing continues improvement plans
Lead and/or contribute to regional/global projects as required (SAP implementation)
Monitor supplier performance based on agreed KPIs and execute business and performance reviews
Procure assigned materials and/or new suppliers that do not fall into a strategic category

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business or Operations
3 or more years' experience in Procurement
Experience with supplier relationship management establishing expectations, fairly addressing performance or quality issues, and holding others accountable
Proven negotiation skills
Proven ability to effectively work cross functionally
Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration
Excellent English communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage ambiguity
Experience in SAP
Ability to travel locally up to 10%

Desired Qualifications:

Project management experience
Remote Working Arrangements are permitted for Associates, with prior appropriate approval and compliance with Gore's remote working policies and additional documents, from the country in which they are employed.

We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment.

In support of our values and continued success we are proud of Associates around the world who support an inclusive work environment, strive to reflect the diversity of the communities where we operate, and ensure all Associates and external partners are treated with fairness, dignity and respect.

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