Procurement Specialist - Manufacturing

Seeking a Procurement Specialist - Manufacturing to work onsite in Yeovil, on a contract basis. The Procurement Specialist will support the Purchasing Team, developing relationships with suppliers, ensuring engineering materials are available according to production plans, at the best price, and on time. Communication with suppliers is crucial, actively seeking opportunities to streamline and strengthen these relationships. You''ll also ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and company policies. Please note - We are only able to consider UK or NATO country passport holders due to the nature of the work. Role: Procurement Specialist - Manufacturing (Contract) Location: Yeovil, Somerset Hours: Mon - Fri. 8am - 5pm. 100% office based with occasional travel to meet with suppliers. Pay rate: 17.00 - 21.30 per hour DOE (PAYE only). Plus holiday pay in addition.Main responsibilities:Managing material procurement in line with production needsCreating, maintaining, and closing Purchase Orders to align with operational requirementsMonthly supplier forecastingResolving invoice discrepancies, customs issues, and managing on-hold inventoryIdentifying any potential quality issues and work with Suppliers and internal Manufacturing Engineering for any defective productsEnsuring timely delivery and resolving quality issues collaboratively with suppliers and internal stakeholdersMonitoring and managing supplier performance, including escalation where necessaryDriving process ..... full job details .....