Sourcing Specialist

Jackson Hogg Procurement division are currently partnering with a leading organisation in North Tyneside on the appointment of a Sourcing Specialist to join their strategic procurement team, on a temporary to permanent basis. The role will likely be temporary for 6-12 months before being made permanent for the right candidate.

Salary on offer is £32-42k DOE. Working hours are 37.5 hours per week with flexibility to start and finish times. Predominantly an on-site based role but with the opportunity to work from home on a hybrid basis 1-2 days per week if required. 

Working as part of a small strategic procurement team, the Sourcing Specialist will have responsibility for delivering competitive/cost effective sourcing of all materials, development of strong supplier relationships, and establishment of commercial supply agreements. This role would also be responsible for the ongoing management and renewal of supplier contracts.

The Role:

• Build and maintain knowledge of supplier processes, pricing methods and capabilities and be up to date with current category trends, emerging suppliers
• Fully support material supply with a robust contract management program inclusive of reviews and business sign off to ensure compliance.
• Ensure items are sourced cost effectively and comply with product specifications.
• Explore alternative sources/recommend options in-line with Procurement Strategy
• Working under the guidance of the Senior Sourcing Manager with both internal and external stakeholders, develop a robust supplier base to support growth programs whilst establishing improvement programs
• Establish a savings funnel of VAVE and PPV to meet annual targets.
• Develop, implement and maintain robust, up to date commercial supplier agreements that ensure regular reviews are scheduled and sustained
• Work with Quality/Key Stakeholders, to establish robust supplier quality agreements
• Ensure annual supply contracts, accurate pricing is set-up in SAP system to enable materials planning department to call off materials as required, whilst optimizing Kanban’s and appropriate inventory levels,
• Work with Suppliers to maximizing material shelf life; negate obsolescence and minimizing working capital on site
• Monitor supplier quality and performance levels, ensuring any escalated supply and service issues are swiftly communicated and actioned by the relevant suppliers
• Establish standard costs for purchased items for annual budgeting and cost purposes
• Leads periodic business reviews with preferred suppliers
• Prepare monthly supplier scorecards

The Person/Requirements:

• Relevant and demonstrable commercial experience of contract or project management 
• Proficient with ERP software such as SAP, SAGE or similar
• Excellent Contracts and Negotiation skills and experience essential
• Experience of risk mitigation tools and techniques
• Proven track record of delivering significant bottom-line year on year savings projects
• Analytical mindset 
• Inquisitive – Business & Supply chain aware /Takes initiative
• Strong interpersonal skills and a good communicator
• Manages change - Project management / Ambiguity/Delivery

For more information, please contact Gemma Yeadon - Sector Lead | Procurement at Jackson Hogg Recruitment.