Supply Chain Lead

Astute's Renewables team is partnering with a leading company offering essential products to the oil and gas sector, to recruit a Supply Chain Lead. This position is based in Great Yarmouth, with the opportunity to work from home two days per week.

The strategically important Supply Chain Lead role comes with a salary of £45,000- £60,000 (depending on experience).

If you have a background in supply chain and are looking to work with an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties
Working closely with the Supply Chain Manager, will be responsible for:

· Procure goods and service, gathering quotes from suppliers, factoring in cost, specification and delivery.

· Negotiate purchase orders,

· Ensuring delivery promises are maintained to the clients.

· Assist with bid enquires

· Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders

· To expedite orders in line with PO requirements.

· To attend supplier meetings and audits.

· Support the accounts department with any invoicing issues.

· Keep supplier documentation up to date.

Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:

· Experience of working in a procurement/ supply chain position

· User experience of ERP systems, Navision or Armada is desirable

· 5 GCSEs or equivalent

Personal skills

The Supply Chain Lead role would suit someone who is:

· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

· Strong Negotiation skills

· Commercial awareness

· Organised and able to plan work load

Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Technician role

· Salary of £45,000-£60,000(DOE)

· Pension

· 26 days holiday, plus BHs (increasing to 30 after 5 years)

· Life assurance x 3

Astute Technical Recruitment Limited are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful