Sourcing and Procurement Specialist

Jackson Hogg Procurement division are pleased to be partnering with a leading, global manufacturing organisation in Gateshead on the appointment of a Procurement and Sourcing Specialist to join their Procurement team. This is a full-time and permanent role offering a highly-competitive salary and excellent benefits. This role works a 37.5 hour working week with flexibility of start times between 7-8am and offers an early Friday finish. Hybrid working of 1 day per week WFH is available after an initial training period. Other benefits include: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, buy/sell up to 5 days holiday, pension 7% EE and 10% ER contribution, option to buy shares, bonus scheme paid annually and subsidised meals. The Role: * Define and implement Category/Commodity Strategies to minimize risk, reduce costs, and ensure best value continuity of supply. Includes spend aggregation, and supplier consolidation, rationalization, and segmentation * Negotiate Strategic Agreements that accurately reflect price, schedule, terms, and conditions. * Focal point within the assigned Category for supplier performance risk escalation * Leverage and manage supplier relationships to create a competitive advantage. Works with suppliers on Continuous Improvement and cost reduction initiatives * Maintains in-depth knowledge of market conditions and industry trends related to assigned Category * Identifies and develops alternate sources of supply * Conducts supplier site visits and evaluates capabilities * Applies Continuous Improvement techniques to internal procurement processes and systems to increase efficiency and reduce costs * Ensures all key stakeholders are actively involved in the solicitation, negotiation, and award process. * Actively participates in High Performance Teams to improve value stream performance The Person/Requirements: * Bachelor’s Degree (4 Year) or equivalent in Supply Chain or Operations Management, Business, Engineering or Other * CIPS qualified preferred but not essential * Minimum of 4-6 years applicable experience in procurement * Analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities * Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Programs * Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts * Understanding of lean enterprise principles and practices * Demonstrated teamwork and team building skills in producing results and meeting objectives * Ability to build trust and demonstrate a high level of integrity * Strong organisational and planning skills * Decisive, resilient & flexible * Excellent interpersonal skills * Good problem solving skills For more information, please get in touch with Gemma Yeadon - Sector Lead | Procurement at Jackson Hogg Recruitment