Procurement Coordinator in Newport

Robert Half are seeking a Procurement Specialist for a growing manufacturing organisation based in Newport.

The Procurement Specialist will be joining a growing team and reporting into the Head of Procurement. There are excellent opportunities for career progression.

Your remit will be :

• Cost Optimization : Negotiate pricing and delivery schedules with suppliers to achieve cost-effective procurement solutions without compromising quality.
• Contract Management. Negotiate terms, manage requirements and contract renewals.
• Supplier Sourcing & Management : Identify, evaluate, and establish strong relationships with new and existing suppliers to meet the company\’s needs for raw materials, components, and services.
• Inventory Management : Collaborate with key stakeholders to setup commercial deals to best suit business requirements.
• Supplier Performance Management & Tracking : Monitor and assess supplier performance, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery, quality, and cost efficiency. Work with suppliers to address any performance issues.
• Risk Management : Identify and mitigate supply chain risks such as Single Sourced, material shortages, supplier delays, or disruptions.

Cross-functional Collaboration : Work closely with production, quality control, engineering, and finance teams to align procurement activities with production needs and overall business o…