Job Description:

• Manage a group of suppliers
• Help improve the performance of suppliers by analysing issues and implementing action plans.
• Join a supplier business reviews with an cross-functional team.
• Work with the team to ensure smooth transfers of work packages within the supply chain.
• Assist the Supplier Performance Quality Leader (SPQL) in rolling out supplier performance strategies and initiatives.
• Manage expectations with key customers to ensure they are fully satisfied.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse, process, confirm, and communicate requirements to suppliers.
• Review and upload schedules received from suppliers.
• Suggest and help implement solutions in case of shortages.
• Negotiate deadlines and quantities with suppliers to meet business needs.
• Oversee the progress of manufacturing at the supplier's site.
• Manage delivery receipts and the flow of returns to suppliers.

Handling Delivery and Quality Issues

• Reconcile performance with suppliers throughout the month.
• Measure and analyse supplier performance with the SPQL and create action plans if targets aren't met.
• Identify and resolve root causes of issues.
• Issue warnings if there's a risk with a supplier.
• Communicate major program changes to suppliers.
• Monitor the implementation of changes.
• Implement recovery plans and manage priorities according to program needs.

Regular Supplier Reviews

• Schedule visits and meetings with suppliers based on risk and importance.
• Lead supplier visits if needed.
• Measure, reconcile, and analyse supplier performance, and create action plans with the SPQL if targets aren't met.

What We Need From You:

• Good knowledge of ERP systems and MRP2 principles in SAP.
• Experience in the engineering industry.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Effective problem-solving and negotiating skills.
• Good business understanding and commercial awareness.
• Experience in handling engineering material.

Benefits:

• Hybrid and flexible working hours with an early finish on Fridays.
• 25 days of holiday plus UK bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell leave.
• An annual profit-sharing bonus.
• A share scheme.
• A pension scheme with up to 8% match.
• On-site perks like a subsidised canteen, bicycle storage, and shower/changing facilities.
• Free on-site parking.
• Access to a benefits portal with life assurance, cycle to work, technology and retail savings, and health-care and well-being services.
• Opportunities for career progression and training.
• STEM engagement with schools, colleges, and universities, and involvement in charitable activities.
• Social events throughout the year, plus sports and social clubs.

If you feel you're suitable for the position, please apply for the position.