At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage supplier relationships and oversee purchasing in a fast-paced supply chain environment.
- Company: Growing SME in Dundee with a dynamic and collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Hybrid work, competitive salary, and potential for permanent position.
- Other info: Fast-paced, unstructured environment with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Join a hands-on role where you can make a real impact on operations.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in procurement, strong Excel skills, and CIPS qualification preferred.
The predicted salary is between 38000 - 43000 £ per year.
A SME but growing company based in Dundee is looking to hire a procurement specialist to work within the supply chain team. The day-to-day is very fast-paced, and you must be tenacious and very pro-active. This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on procurement professional who enjoys ownership, visibility, and working closely with delivery teams. You’ll play a key part in alleviating immediate pressure, ensuring the business has the materials, products, and services it needs to operate efficiently.
The position involves managing supplier relationships, overseeing purchasing activity, and supporting wider supply chain performance. The company is heavily involved in the assembly of parts, which can be camera systems; therefore, you need to source electronic components and parts and be extremely savvy with Excel.
Key Skills required:- Comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced, SME-style environment
- Strong planner, pro-active with attention to detail and able to work alone
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Exposure to ERP systems (note: our systems are more manual)
- Confident negotiating and influencing at all levels
- A minimum of five years’ experience in a purchasing or procurement role
- CIPS qualification (or equivalent) or a willingness to work towards it
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; familiarity with logistics or finance systems is an advantage
- Must be Excel savvy and understand basic formulas
- A background in R+D is a bonus
- Manage and maintain assembly data within the ERP System (Microsoft Dynamics Business Central), ensuring accurate Bill of Materials and routing information
- Coordinate the scheduling and tracking of assemblies within the ERP system to ensure timely completion of production orders in conjunction with Operations
- Monitor inventory levels and ensure optimal stock availability of necessary materials to meet production requirements whilst minimising carrying costs
- Collaborate with production and operations team to identify material needs and forecast requirements
- Provide supply chain support for Ace Aquatec R&D projects, liaising with other senior managers as necessary to meet business requirements
- Manage the flow of inventory and bill of materials required for production
- Any other Procurement or supply chain support tasks
- We are still developing processes and systems; sometimes plans change, and we need to start again and rework assemblies if the client changes the plan
- We are an unstructured environment, so need someone fast-paced and dynamic
How to apply? Apply now or send your CV to danni@cortechtalentsolutions.co.uk
Senior Procurement Specialist in Dundee employer: Cortech Talent Solutions Ltd
Cortech is an excellent employer for procurement professionals seeking a dynamic and fast-paced environment in Dundee. With a strong focus on employee growth, the company offers hybrid working arrangements that promote work-life balance while providing opportunities to take ownership of projects and collaborate closely with delivery teams. As a growing SME, Cortech fosters a culture of innovation and adaptability, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their roles.
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Cortech Talent Solutions Ltd Recruitment Team
