Our client is a long-established designer and manufacturer of leading retail display products. They are looking for a Sourcing Assistant to support the Sourcing Manager in maintaining a Supply Chain suitable for the company’s business requirements. The role includes administrative support, data analysis, reporting and hands on supplier management. This is an entry level role that will enable you to develop a full understanding of Supply Chain management. You will support with auditing suppliers, maintaining records, ensuring suppliers understand the company’s quality, service and ethical requirements and ensuring competitive market rates are accessible in all processes and regions.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Ensure that all supplier agreements are signed, filed and maintained.
- Monitor supplier corrective action plans and ensure suppliers are making and reporting progress on schedule.
- Collect market data and produce reports relating to trends in material, logistics and regional production costs.
- Maintain a register of relevant Trade Fairs and events suitable for the company’s attendance (Europe and Asia).
- Assist in benchmarking exercises and in auditing of suppliers.
- Work with Estimating & Project Teams to complete risk assessed project timelines.
- Ensure supply partners understand the company’s way of working, process, culture & expectations.
- Report on supply chain performance, and keep Supplier Dashboard up-to-date.
- Sourcing of components & materials.
- Ensure that suppliers are aware of company’s business objectives.
- When required, engage in negotiation of contracts and prices.
- Gather information and reports to support monthly supplier review meetings.
- Any other duties reasonably required.
EDUCATION, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE
- Educated to degree level.
- Knowledge of Supply Chain dynamics.
- Ability to analyse data in a systematic way and identify important trends.
- Ability and desire to travel.
- Knowledge of manufacturing and ability to read technical drawings highly advantageous.
- Excellent communication (written and verbal), very strong tact and diplomacy.
- The role is suited to a candidate wanting to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. The successful candidate will be extremely driven with ability to make decisions under pressure.
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines.
- Strong commercial awareness.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Computer literate to a high standard.
OTHER
Full Time position.
Salary commensurate with skills and experience.
Full benefits package – travel insurance, private medical, pension, 25 days holiday, access to in house gym and flexible working.