At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage supplier relationships and oversee purchasing in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Growing SME in Dundee with a dynamic team culture.
- Benefits: Hybrid work, competitive salary, and potential for permanent position.
- Other info: Fast-paced role with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Take ownership of procurement and make a real impact on supply chain efficiency.
- 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
- Be a strong planner, pro-active with attention to detail and able to work alone
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Had exposure to ERP systems, but please note our systems won't do the ERP for you and ours 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
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and maintain assembly data within the ERP System (Microsoft Dynamics Business Central), ensuring accurate Bill of Materials and routing information
- Challenging Operations on any deviations and understanding changes to BoMs
- 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
Senior Procurement Specialist employer: Cortech Talent Solutions Ltd
Cortech is an exceptional employer located in Dundee, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters growth and innovation. With a strong emphasis on employee development, the company provides opportunities for hands-on procurement professionals to take ownership of their roles while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working. As a growing SME, Cortech values collaboration and proactive engagement, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the supply chain sector.
Contact Details:
Cortech Talent Solutions Ltd Recruitment Team
