Material Sourcing Lead Workington Cumbria
Salary : in line with local market rates
Looking to use your buying experience with a growing company MacArthur Recruitment is seeking a Material Sourcing Lead to work on our clients project team responsible for major (and minor) contracts. This is a great opportunity.
Overview of the role of Material Sourcing Lead
The purpose of this role is to source as required all items required by the Project team within the business in accordance with procedures and to best possible commercial terms.
Overview and accountabilities for the role of Material Sourcing Lead :
Negotiate agreements for the supply of goods and services to meet project requirements at optimum costs.
Source items as necessary to ensure that all relevant items/services are available to deliver all projects on time and at minimum cost.
Identify new and alternative sources of supply to avoid over dependence on too few suppliers and maintain market competitiveness.
Support the monitoring of supplier performance to ensure that they confirm to the conditions of contract and that they remain as viable businesses capable of meeting the companys needs.
Initiate and negotiate annual contracts for specified goods and services to provide project engineers with call off facilities that meet their needs cost effectively.
Liaise with Project Engineers Stores and Operational personnel to gain a full understanding of their needs and brief them on improved sources of supply.
Qualifications and Skills for the role ofMaterial Sourcing Lead
Required
Experience working in a purchasing environment
Negotiating of major contracts
Excellent communication and attention to detail
Desirable
Engineering degree or practical experience
Experience in a manufacturing / engineering environment (nuclear would be an advantage)
Member of relevant professional institute or willing to work towards this
Why work for our client as a Material Sourcing Lead
Variety of work and projects
Salary : in line with local market rates
35 days holiday pa
Further career development and training opportunities
Positive working environment with a successful company
Full time role MonFri 36.5 paid hours per week.
Pension 6 ER and EE
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