Supply Chain Procurement Specialist in Newport

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to join our Supply Chain Procurement Team. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting the site's commercial, contractual, and purchasing activities, working closely with stakeholders across Procurement, Materials, Operations, Engineering, Finance, Quality, and Legal functions.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the review and administration of site-wide supplier contracts and commercial agreements, ensuring key obligations, renewal dates, and commercial terms are effectively managed. You will provide commercial support to the Materials and Procurement team through supplier negotiations, supply agreements, and other commercial activities to drive value and mitigate risk.

This role will also coordinate Supply Chain Review Board activities, ensuring accurate record keeping, and effective management of change approvals. In addition, you will own the administration of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), ensuring timely execution, maintenance of records, and compliance with company procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage site-wide supplier contracts and commercial agreements, including contract reviews, renewal tracking, monitoring of key commercial terms and obligations, and maintaining accurate contract records to ensure compliance and continuity of supply.
• Provide commercial support across the site, including reviewing quotations, negotiating pricing and contractual terms, supporting supply and service agreements, and working with the Materials Team and stakeholders to deliver best value and manage commercial risk.
• Coordinate Supply Chain Review Board activities, including reviewing documentation and maintaining records of decisions and approvals.
• Own the end-to-end administration of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), including preparation, routing for review and signature, maintaining NDA registers and document repositories, and ensuring fully executed agreements are properly controlled.
• Cost Optimization: Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers to achieve cost-effective procurement solutions without compromising quality. Continuously evaluate cost-saving opportunities and implement best practices for procurement efficiency.
• Support supplier performance, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives through supplier performance monitoring, audit support, process improvement activities, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives. Support Supplier Quality team to address any supplier performance issues.
• 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.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate supply chain risks such as Single Source, material shortages, supplier delays, or disruptions. Ensure continuity of supply to prevent production downtime.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with production, engineering, supplier quality and finance teams to align procurement activities with production needs and overall business objectives.
• Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, regulatory standards, and industry best practices. Maintain accurate records and documentation for all procurement transactions.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain / Procurement or similar business profession. CIPS qualified is desired.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting. Semi-Conductor Experience is a bonus. Proven experience in negotiating with suppliers, managing contracts, managing supplier relationships, and handling purchase orders.
• Skills & Abilities: Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills. Strong commercial awareness. Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail and accuracy. Knowledge of procurement software and ERP systems (e.g., Dynamics NAV, SAP, Oracle, or similar tools). Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities. Understanding of manufacturing processes and inventory management techniques.

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