Supply Chain Analyst

SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYST / PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST:
  
We are looking for an experienced Supply Chain / Procurement Specialist / Buyer / Purchasing Assistant to join a very well-established Manufacturing and Distribution business, with head offices in the Poole area.
  
The successful Supply Chain / Procurement Specialist will take responsibility for a portfolio of existing suppliers, set up new suppliers and prepare information and reports for supplier reviews and negotiations. 
Experience of working in either a Distribution / Manufacturing environment is essential for this role, as you are joining a very busy team, and will be expected to quickly establish yourself and adapt to new systems processes, with ease.
  
SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYST / PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
End to end management of the purchase order process
Managing a portfolio of suppliers, and updating systems with new supplier contracts
Monitor and where required, expedite purchase orders to maintain high service levels and SLA’s
Capture and report data on product and supplier performance, supplier contract reviews and negotiations
Maintain and set up any new products and relevant information onto internal systems and external websites - ensure that all mandatory data is updated, as required.
Regular liaison with suppliers to ensure that websites are updated with accurate information pertaining to new product features / benefits, certifications, and other required data
Ensure that all supplier partners provide purchase order acknowledgements – review, challenge / escalate any issues that arise
Regular liaison with internal teams, supply partners, and customers as required – both over the phone / email.
Carry out any additional projects / administration as required SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYST / PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Excellent communication skills – both written and spoken
Strong IT skills with confidence to quickly adapt to multiple in house systems and processes
Strong EXCEL skills will be required as you will be working with excel on a daily basis
Organised and structured approach to your work
Previous supply chain / Product Management / Buying or procurement experience would be ideal for this role. SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYST / PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST – BENEFITS PACKAGE:
  
Our client is offering an attractive basic salary, along with the additional benefits as follows:
Basic salary up to £35k per annum, plus opportunity to earn bonus on a monthly and annual basis
Free parking on site
Free Snacks, soft drinks, tea and coffee on site, as well as weekly free lunches
Competitive holiday package, with opportunity to buy / sell extra days
Team building and other wonderful social events and well being initiatives
Stunning state of the art offices and break out facilities and a friendly, supportive work environment   
For more information about this exciting new opportunity, please contact Joy Bruce at Collaborate Recruitment