At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage purchase orders, supplier relationships, and inventory levels to support supply chain efficiency.
- Company: Join a leading company focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with a focus on collaboration and career development.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team driving innovation in procurement and supply chain management.
- Qualifications: Experience in purchasing or supply chain, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in ERP systems.
The predicted salary is between 17.31 - 17.31 £ per hour.
Duration: 12 months contract
Location: Groby, Leicester, UK
Full time onsite for training, after finalised training hybrid (3 days in the office)
Rate: 17.31/hour on PAYE
1st interview via teams, 2nd stage interview onsite
Shift: 8am - 4pm, flexibility available (37.5 hours/week)
Responsibilities:
- Evaluates and acts upon the MRP requirements and generates and adjusts purchase orders to support MRP demand levels.
- Effectively communicates areas of concern to appropriate departments, individuals and/or Suppliers.
- Inputs, maintains, and adjusts records or transactions to ensure system validity.
- Handles quotes, places POs and follows up with Suppliers while managing PO-related issues and schedule changes.
- Effectively communicates forecast requirements to external Suppliers, while maintaining strong supplier relationships and keeping ERP systems updated.
- Objectively measures and communicates Supplier performance to support Supply Chain continuous improvement initiatives.
- Interfaces with Suppliers, Quality, Strategic Sourcing, and Engineering to quickly resolve quality, delivery or cost issues.
- Drives increased inventory turns, reduced cycle times, and improved Customer OTD by developing, implementing and managing pull-based material replenishment processes, including Vendor managed inventory and Supplier consignment stock.
- Provides effective support to new product introduction teams, proposal development and subcontracting opportunities as they develop.
- Ensures quick resolution of shipping discrepancies, receiving errors, invoice errors, adjustments to ship dates or quantities on open purchase orders as necessary.
- Works to eliminate excess and obsolete parts and rationalise similar parts.
- Participates in Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen events that will eliminate waste and result in significant benefits throughout the Supply Chain and wider business.
- Engenders a spirit of cooperation throughout the supply chain to ensure responsiveness to the customer.
- Expedites/de-expedites materials when appropriate to effectively control inventory levels and demand requirements.
Essential:
- Excellent analytical, problem solving/decision making skills; ability to make timely, effective, fact-based decisions.
- Engineering or manufacturing background, electronic field is desirable.
- Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft office suite software (e.g. Word, Excel, Access, MS project, etc.).
- Demonstrate experience in Buying/Sourcing.
- Ability to lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact.
- Undergraduate degree in business or technical field.
- Supply chain or CIPS certifications are highly desirable.
Desirable attributes:
- Basic understanding of procurement and supply chain processes.
- Exposure to supplier communication and purchase order management.
- Knowledge of inventory control concepts (e.g. safety stock, replenishment, VMI advantageous).
- Experience working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
- Willingness to learn and develop within procurement/supply chain.
Tools/Software:
- ERSP System (ideally SAP) and MS Office.
Required:
- Relevant experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain operations is essential.
- Previous experience in a Buyer or similar operational procurement role is strongly preferred.
- Experience working with ERP systems and managing purchase orders in a fast-paced environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field (preferred but not essential).
Sourcing Specialist employer: Lancesoft Ltd
As a Sourcing Specialist at our Groby, Leicester location, you will thrive in a dynamic work environment that prioritises employee growth and collaboration. We offer a competitive hourly rate, flexible working arrangements post-training, and a culture that encourages continuous improvement and innovation within the supply chain. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your professional development while fostering strong relationships with suppliers and colleagues alike.
We think you need these skills to ace Sourcing Specialist
Analytical Skills
Problem-Solving Skills
Decision Making
ERP Systems
Microsoft Office Suite
Buying/Sourcing Experience
Supplier Communication
