Supply Chain Officer

Responsibilities

This is not an exhaustive list, but is a general guide of the main duties of the role:

• Deputise for the Supply Chain Manager when required; attend meetings, handle any immediate issues or escalations that arise, ensure that projects/tasks stay on track, provide guidance and direction to team members.
• Send requests for quotes to suppliers and subcontractors for required products and services in line with MRP, project and enquiry team needs. 
• Raise purchase orders in line with system and project requirements. 
• Control costs within project spend parameters for projects. 
• Undertake governance with suppliers to ensure good OTIF in line with project needs and the right cost. 
• Provide a timely and accurate response to any supplier issue and escalate where necessary. 
• Anticipation of risks to the supply chain and seek solutions to minimise impact on OTIF.
• Organisation of appropriate transport and documentation for deliveries to sub suppliers and customers.
• Progression and monitoring of incoming supplier/sub supplier certification.
• Ensure a high level of customer service is emphasised at all levels. 
• Liaise with Quality and Engineering departments to resolve any supplier Quality issues. 
• Compile data on supplier performance and work with the Supply Chain Manager to resolve any issues and develop improvement plans

Successful candidates will need to meet the following

• Experience using MRP systems
• CIPS Level 4 or working towards (desirable)
• Experience working in a heavy engineering environment (desirable)
• Experience managing exported & imported goods in full compliance with the UK’s regulatory framework for strategic controls (desirable)

Role specific compliance requirements include but are not limited to the following

• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
• Pass the BPSS security check