Position Overview & Specifications

Our bespoke market leading client in Oxfordshire are seeking a Supply Chain Development Specialist, to join their growing team.

The Successful Supply Chain Development Specialist will be working within a technical manufacturing environment, working as part of a team and have the following responsibilities:

To work with Supply Chain Development Manager to deliver targets for cost reduction and outsourcing levels across the various business units
Identify cost savings plans with vendors
Define annual savings plans with vendors
Develop key suppliers to support current and future procurement needs
Identify new suppliers as and when required
Design and implement standard work processes that are scalable and provide flexible solutions to support the supply chain vision
Propose plans for make-vs.-buy decisions including higher level assemblies
Participate and lead continuous improve business processes and exceed customer (business unit) expectations
Proactively monitor, measure and report progress vs. plans to the Supply Chain Development Manager, resolving issues and initiating corrective action as appropriate
Monitor and control supplier performance in conjunction with the business units
Share best practice process across the business
Assist with the development and execution of execution of stock reduction plans
From time to time, carry out any task that may be reasonably be required by the company
Adhere to all the company Health and Safety guidelines at all times
Carry out any additional tasks which are reasonably requested by the company

The appointed Supply Chain Development Specialist will have the following skills/qualifications:

Qualification in a relevant technical subject (e.g. mechanical, electronic or production engineering)
Experience in manufacturing/production engineering
Development of key suppliers and commodity vendors
MIS expert
Communication - Effective communication with all members of the team
Teamwork - Works well as part of a team and provides support to others when necessary
Cultural Awareness - Aware that other cultures have different interaction styles and respond positively
Emotional Intelligence - Desire to improve self professionally
Engagement - Is committed, flexible and has a positive attitude to work
Decision Making - Able to analyse a situation and know when a decision is required
Innovation - Is creative and proactive
Customer and Markets - Customer focussed

The position is due to growth following the companies best year in business.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £35,000.00-£46,000.00 per year

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