Sourcing Specialist - Bangor, United Kingdom - International Safety Components Ltd

Description

We have a new and exciting opportunity for a Sourcing Specialist / Lead Buyer to join our dedicated, thriving international business, based in Bangor, Gwynedd.

International Safety Components Ltd is a leading designer and manufacturer of safety at height products supporting customers across the globe.

You will have the opportunity to be part of a fast-pasted, rapidly growing global team.

Materials Management includes production planning, direct purchasing, and material handling, which all interact extensively with our Production, Customer Service and Sales, and Product Design Teams.

Be a part of a hard-working and fun team, while tackling challenging responsibilities as we delight our customers.


About This Role:

This role is responsible for executing MRP schedules and supporting factory build plans, procuring raw materials and components, and tooling and services to enable outstanding product delivery performance to our global customers.

You will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for bespoke and commercial-off-the-shelf purchases, managing supplier relationships that meet and exceed product quality, and achieving service and cost improvement targets.

This role will also lead the Procurement/Purchasing team to develop 'Just In Time' (JIT) supplier relationships that achieve working capital/inventory performance expectations.

Your responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• Establishing sourcing strategies that result in a sustainable competitive advantage;
• Managing strategic supplier relationships in line with Lean Manufacturing strategies and operating budget expectations;
• Negotiating and executing contracts that deliver the best outcomes for I|S|C;
• Driving sustained yearoveryear value improvement related to quality, service, and cost;
• Defining supply chain technology roadmaps that align with longterm product needs;
• Analyzing market intelligence and reporting on trends, risks, etc.;
• Identifying sourcing risks and working with leadership team to define and execute mitigation plans;
• Providing source selection recommendations for new products that align with the launch strategies;
• Driving early supplier involvement with R&D to achieve development objectives, timelines, and costs;
• Conducting onsite supplier visits for assessments, negotiations, business reviews, etc.;
• Supporting or leading business process improvement projects;
• Establishing supplier relationships that embrace a work environment of continuous improvement that supports I|S|C's Quality Policy, and applicable regulations;
• Facilitating supplier business reviews.

Required Qualifications/Experience:

• Level 5 CIPS qualification, or equivalent;
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, or Supplier Relationship Management;
• Exceptional negotiation skills;
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, ideally Epicor.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience:

• MBA and / or Professional Certification (CPSM, CPIM, CSCP, PMP, Lean Six Sigma, etc.);
• Mechanical Engineering background and/or strong Technical competence preferred.
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential;
• Positive working culture based on integrity, respect and accountability;
• Full time, permanent contract 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday (with an early finish on Friday's);
• Career development;
• Enhanced holiday entitlement 32 days per holiday year, including Bank Holidays and Christmas shutdown;
• Pension scheme;
• BenefitHub a portal that offers the widest variety of discounted leisure, health and financial benefits, helping you make savings across a range of products and services;
• Free tea and coffee and car parking;
• Plus, many more

International Safety Components (ISC) is committed to an Equal Opportunity Policy which means we employ and promote individuals based on their merits, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, status with regards to public assistance or any other protected classification.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Onsite parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bangor: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Sourcing: 5 years (required)
• Supply chain: 5 years (required)
• ERP systems: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Level 5 CIPS qualification, or equivalent (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (preferred)

Work Location:
One location

Application deadline: 13/02/2023


Reference ID:
SSLBFeb2023