Sourcing/Procurement Specialist

Role: Sourcing/Procurement Specialist

Location - Aberdeen (Bridge of Don)

Duration - 6 months

As a Sourcing/Procurement Specialist, you will be responsible for:

• Creation of RFQ’s, place and follow up on PO’s for assigned commodities

• Manage effective working relationships with suppliers for PO execution

• Manage problems and schedule changes to ensure on time delivery

• Update ERP (Oracle Pascal) to ensure accurate planning

• Balance both tactical execution with strategic initiatives necessary to drive cost and lead time reduction

• Work with Commodity Buyers on technical and commercial developments to develop awareness of manufacturing processes and improve product knowledge

• Actively participate in supplier performance reviews

• Contribute to project as a team member or leads small projects

Key Skillsets

• Negotiation expertise

• Fluent in English (spoken and written)

Desired Characteristics:

• Supply chain within an Engineering or Manufacturing environment -

Experience of a manufacturing / engineering environment, Oil and Gas sector is preferred but not essential.