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• Procurement & Planning
• Coordinate material requirements in line with production plans and demand forecasts.
• Manage inventory levels and replenishment strategies to ensure continuity of supply.
• Negotiate pricing for selected categories of materials and support approval processes.
• Provide input into budgeting, cost tracking, and risk mitigation planning.
• Oversee the coordination of material movements from suppliers and warehouses to operational sites.
• Manage freight arrangements and ensure accurate documentation for import/export activities.
• Track shipments and proactively resolve supply or delivery issues.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, quality standards, and health & safety regulations.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support implementation.
• Train and support colleagues on procurement processes and systems.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and logistics partners.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including production planning and finance.
• Monitor supplier performance and contribute to KPI tracking and reporting.
• Inventory is maintained within agreed targets.
• On-time, in-full (OTIF) delivery performance improvements.
• Reduction in purchase order amendments.
• Effective cost control and budget alignment.
• Delivery of continuous improvement initiatives.

What you'll need to succeed

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience within procurement or supply chain.
• Strong systems capability (ERP platforms such as SAP) and proficiency in Excel and business tools.
• Experience coordinating logistics, freight, and material planning.
• Understanding of quality and compliance standards (e.g., ISO)
• Knowledge of transport regulations
• Experience in regulated or complex manufacturing environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving approach.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Relationship-focused with strong supplier management capability.
• Proactive, adaptable, and detail-oriented.

What you need to do now

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