Operational Procurement Specialist
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Job Summary
To act as point of escalation for the Purchasing Shared Service (PSC) for supplier issues related to suppliers in their country or that service the operational base of the Operational Procurement Specialist.
When required to monitor and improve supplier performance :
Liaise with external suppliers to expedite delivery where required to meet business needs
Act as the point of contact/liaison between suppliers and internal stakeholders where required
Track and manage supplier delivery performance to meet JC targets and requirements
To support local operations and planning teams to expedite specific orders that are required to ensure internal production is not impacted by supplier performance
When local sources of supply are required within levels of delegated authority negotiates and when not covered by the PSC team to actively identify and deliver opportunities for cost savings cost avoidance and improved cash management through effective supplier negotiation and /or supplier selection to improve bottom line company performance.
Contribute to the Procurement savings targets (within local / country allowed mandates) KPIs and its mission and vision
Qualifications :
Excellent negotiation skills
Ability to work with cross functional teams
Ability to work with suppliers to develop improvement action plans
Excellent communications skills
Experience of technical product purchasing of direct items
Experience in Oil & Gas or similar process industry
Additional Information :
With colleagues stretching across the globe we are proud of our diversity. To foster inclusivity we run employee resource groups (ERGs) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our cross-business ERGs include Veterans Pride Network Black Employee Network Network and Neurodiversity.
Across our company we recognize excellence culminating in the Smiths Excellence Awards our annual celebration of the most extraordinary activities people and projects that best showcase our strengths and help drive our business forward. We announce these on our annual Smiths Day a global celebration of Smiths around our network.
Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits while helping engineer a better future.
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Purchasing
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- Employee Evaluation
- HR Sourcing
- SAP
- Supply Chain Experience
- Federal Aviation Regulations
- Contract Management
- Supplier Management
- negotiation
- Contracts
About Company
Smiths Group is a global technology company that delivers solutions for the worlds evolving challenges. With a history spanning over 170 years, we operate across multiple sectors, including healthcare, energy, defense, and manufacturing. Our five divisionsJohn Crane, Smiths Detectio ... View more
