Purchasing Specialist

Position: Purchasing SpecialistLocation: Gloucester, GloucestershireJob Type: Permanent / OnsiteMy client, a global manufacturing business are on the hunt for a dynamic and tenacious Purchasing Specialist to join their tightly knit team!Role and Responsibilities – Purchasing SpecialistIn this role, you will look to manage and control the relationships with suppliers of raw materials, factored products and services.Other responsibilities include:Act as the primary customer contact for all production programme matters, providing clear updates, recovery plans, and communication of technical or commercial issues.Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of programmesLead regular customer reviews covering performance metrics, reliability trends, repair performance, and emerging in-service issues.Work closely with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to manage in-service issues affecting the company's equipment.Experience or Qualifications – Purchasing SpecialistProven negotiating skills working with manufacturing suppliersCIPS membership or equivalentPrevious experience of leading strategic sourcing methodologiesProven contract management skillsBenefits – Purchasing Specialist25 Days + Bank HolidaysPrivate Health Care OptionsCompetitive pension contributionEmployee benefits platform for retail discountsCandidates who currently are a Purchasing Specialist, Procurement Specialist, Senior Buyer or Supply Chain Analyst may be suitable for this position.For more information regarding this Purchasing Specialist role please contact Ben Herd on 01453 829523 orOmega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors.For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our websiteOmega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.TPBN1_UKTJ