Qualifications and Experience:▪ Completed Degree / National diploma in Commerce, Supply Chain / Logistics / Business Management▪ Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) or similar qualification or studying towards CIPS qualification would be beneficial▪ Previous experience of working in a purchasing team preferably within a wood industry or manufacturing environment▪ 6 Years experience in a sourcing capacity▪ Strong knowledge of applicable commercial legislation▪ Experience with an integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is essentialKRAsGeneral and Task Management:▪ Purchase goods, materials, components, or services in line with specified cost, quality, and delivery targets▪ Support the purchasing function and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operations▪ Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on purchasing processes and new projects and activities▪ Monitor and advise on any issues which present risk or opportunity to the organisation▪ Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers▪ Provide analysis on costs, new and existing and review cost reduction activities▪ Prepare reports and updates as and when requiredSupplier Management:▪ Work closely with others in the procurement function and review opportunities for continuous improvement and business improvements▪ Negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilising negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods▪ Prepare and raise purchase orders and order schedules▪ Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications▪ Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships▪ Ensure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures and guidance during supplier negotiations and contracts award process.Market Research and evaluation:▪ Conduct research for new components and suppliers▪ Compile data relating to supplier performance to enable evaluation▪ Assess and evaluate suppliers and contribute to performance reviews to ensure contract compliance▪ Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery, or invoice issuesSkills and Attributes:▪ Able to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with staff, stakeholders, and suppliers▪ Good communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills▪ Analytical, numerically astute with strong demonstrated problem-solving abilities▪ A good understanding of Supply Chain processes▪ Able to manage time effectively, prioritise tasks and achieve set targets▪ Commercial and financial awareness with a full understanding of how failure impacts the production, manufacture, and customer order fulfilment▪ Able to work well under pressure and handle emergency and stressful situations▪ Keen attention to detail and accuracy***Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted***