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Procurement Specialist

Location:: West Midlands
Sector:: Technology
Job Type:: Contract
Salary:: Market related
Reference:: SK/R/088612

Role

Procurement Specialist

Stafford

6 Month Contract (Inside IR35)

Competitive Rate

Hybrid (Mon/Fri remote)

The Role:

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for ensuring that the specified scope

(package/material) is ordered and completely delivered at the required location and at the right

time as per contractual requirements.

Key missions:

The Procurement Assistant is responsible for:

• Actively supports Engineering & Quality functions for expediting of critical documentation.

• Coordinates with relevant internal functions any supplier deviation requests from

specifications (NCP), assessing the effect thereof on achieving Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost

(SQDC) targets.

• Process the NC in the appropriate tool and maintain smart sheets

• Coordinate all NCP/NCR and ensure that material is returned to the Supplier in a timely

manner

• Assist the Procurement Lead in expediting the return of repaired components

• Shall support Sourcing team for claim management COPQ in case of supplier delays or

quality issues.

• Will support Sourcing team for issuing Contractual Letters to Suppliers in accordance to

quality issues.

• Checks progress and builds relationships by conducting supplier visits as/when needed.

• Responsible for completing the Import Process on-line for all Imports where the company is

responsible for customs clearance.

Performance Measurement

• Accuracy and timeliness of reporting.

• Adherence to the global processes and IT Tools for expediting.

Desired Profile & Experience

• Minimum 1-3 years in Procurement/Purchasing role (Direct materials)

• Understanding of Logistics preferably in imports

• Knowledge of procurement best practices and industry trends

• Strong communication and influencing skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and procurement software (SAP)

• Dynamic and flexible approach of thinking

• An accomplished relationship-builder

• Energetic, forward-thinking individual

• Excellent attention to detail

• Commercial awareness (Pay Terms, Warranty, LD’s)

• Pro-active and problem-solving attitude

• Networking and communication skills

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions at all levels.

• Flexible with travel across Europe as needed.

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Testimonials

“We have required a number of Quality Assurance/Quality Control candidates within the Nuclear Industry. Since early 2016 First Recruitment Group have provided a number of QA/QC professionals in locations across the UK.

“We have been very pleased with both the quality of supply and the customer service demonstrated and will continue to use their professional services in the future.”

Bureau Veritas

“I have worked with First Recruitment Group as my partner of choice across a number of large and challenging Oil & Gas projects internationally over recent years.

“First are a high performing business who are built on credibility, honesty, expertise.

“As we push the frontiers of projects and move in to more and more challenging and locations, First will continue to be my partner of choice to help us deliver our projects with confidence.”

TechnipFMC

"I have had the pleasure of working with First Recruitment Group over recent years and we have formed a great working relationship. Their understanding of our exacting requirements is outstanding.

"The First team are highly experienced and knowledgeable across the recruitment spectrum and operate in the manner you would expect of a professional outfit of their stature. Their attention to detail and approach is faultless and their commitment and drive has helped our business with unique, complex and difficult recruitment requirements.

"Sarah, our Account Manager, is an incisive thinker as well as hardworking, diligent and reliable and has an extremely helpful and flexible approach to her work. This reflects in her team and with their ability to communicate at all levels in an honest and trusted consultative manner and gives us great faith in their ability to identify candidates who can help us to drive forward and achieve our business goals.

"I have no hesitation in recommending First as a recruitment partner and feel they would be worthy of selection for any engineering or manufacturing business looking for an intelligent and innovative solution."

Nuvia

“There is nothing negative about the service that we’ve received from First. Without fail they have produced positive feedback. The fact that they have placed a diverse range of skills from PA's to Engineers, just goes to show that they have the core skills, intelligence, and initiative that make them great recruiters, and preferred partners.”

Multi-Sector Client

"It’s great to work with a recruitment agency we trust. The team at First Recruitment Group are friendly and straight talking and they continue to provide an excellent service. We’re proud to still be working with them after 20 years."

Simon Carves Engineering Ltd

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