Commodity Sourcing Leader Job in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire UK
Inside Out Purchasing Supply have been appointed by a globally renowned company to recruit for a Commodity Sourcing Leader. The role is based in West Yorkshire and offers a salary of circa £30,000 pro rata (depending on experience). This is a 6 month assignment to cover maternity leave.
Manage the supply base and ensure a cost effective, competent supply chain is in place to support global manufacturing needs. Commodities covered are Seals, Stamping, Fabrication (SSF) and hardware. There may also be an opportunity to take part in purchasing activities in other business units.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
.Primary contact for supplier interaction negotiation.
.Manage product costs and lead times.
.Maintain effective measures and support improvement initiatives.
.Develop supplier relationships.
.Drive 100% on time delivery.
.Ensure adequate and flexible capacity in place to support business needs.
.Work towards zero defects with supply base.
.Identify Supplier risk.
.Maintain appropriate plant interaction.
.Update and maintain systems (Oracle, Ariba etc).
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
.Clear understanding of Supply chain functions.
.Ability to communicate at all levels.
.Analytical competence (cost models, data analysis etc).
.Oracle and Ariba system knowledge preferred.