You will be responsible for developing a high performing, cost effective supply chain capable of supporting the growing needs of the business. The successful applicant will have experience in managing / developing an international supply base, are driven by results, and have a keen attention to detail.
Come and join Sepura Ltd at an exciting time of growth and progress your career within this innovative technology company, based in Waterbeach, Cambridge.
Role
As a member of the Supply Chain team, the role will include:
- Managing key supplier accounts
- Scheduling materials to support customer demand
- Driving continuous improvement through our international supply base
- Work with the Senior Buyer to define and implement purchasing strategy
- Management of obsolete components
- Sourcing components
Must haves
- Strong influencing skills.
- Be a team player and have the ability to work with stakeholders across various departments.
- Highly motivated.
- Prepared to travel internationally.
Day to Day
Activities you will be responsible for include:
- Contract negotiation
- Cost reduction / price negotiation
- Stock ordering / lean inventory management
- Purchase order processing
- Ensuring materials are delivered in time to support customer demand
- Driving continuous improvement through our international supply base
- Identifying and assessing new sources where applicable to help drive the company’s cost reduction and quality improvement targets
- Supporting new product introduction activity; ensuring that the relevant process controls are implemented to ensure the delivery of a quality product
- Supply chain development in consideration of the total cost of acquisition
- Commodity market movement analysis
- Assessment and management of component obsolescence
This job involves some international travel, so the successful applicant will have a valid passport, full, clean driving licence and their own car. Travel expenses will be paid.
Role is office based at HQ office, Cambridge (5-days a week in the office).
What you need to succeed:
Qualifications
- Level 4 CIPS Diploma (or working towards this)
Experience and skills
- Supply Chain experience within the Electronics/Telecommunications Industries.
- Experience of off-shore Contract Manufacturing Management.
- Experience of product development from concept to volume manufacture
- Credibility to influence at senior level – with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Priority and time management – ability to act decisively under pressure.
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