Procurement/Sourcing Specialist

Our client is currently recruiting for the position of Sourcing/Procurement Specialist, based in Aberdeen.

Responsibilities:
* 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
* Develops new solutions under guidance and/or in a team setting
* Balance both tactical execution with strategic initiatives necessary to drive cost and lead time reduction
* Works together with high level individuals within the business
* 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

Experience & Qualifications:
* A demonstrable technical mindset and approach with attention to detail.
* Strong oral and written communication skills
* Ability to work independently, motivate and influence others
* Ability to cope with multiple complex situations daily
* Great problem-solving skills.
* Negotiation expertise
* Fluent in English (spoken and written)
* Supply chain within an Engineering or Manufacturing environment - experience of a manufacturing / engineering environment, Oil and Gas sector is preferred but not essential.

Contract position

If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference:
TR/071764 .

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.