Supply Chain Specialist

Job DescriptionKey Responsibilities (Procurement & Supply Chain Role)Procurement & Vendor Management: Lead supplier onboarding/offboarding, negotiate contracts and pricing, and maintain strong vendor relationships ensuring quality, cost, and delivery compliance.Performance Monitoring: Design and implement KPIs to track supplier performance and operational standards across the supply chain.Operational Efficiency: Optimise order management to reduce costs and delays, support cash flow, and leverage group-wide centralised purchasing opportunities.Compliance & Sustainability: Ensure adherence to regulatory and environmental standards and integrate sustainable practices into supply chain processes.Technology & Automation: Champion the digitisation and automation of procurement activities; serve as ERP procurement super user and maintain accurate system records.Order Management: Raise and manage purchase orders, manually update systems when needed, and ensure timely processing of goods received.Property & Lease Management: Oversee property lease contracts, negotiate renewals, and coordinate new site acquisition, valuations, and compliance checks.Health & Safety Compliance: Arrange statutory property checks (e.g., gas/electrical safety, fire systems) via approved suppliers.People Management: Provide line management to the Supply Chain Administrator, supporting day-to-day operations and development.Continuous Improvement & Risk Management: Identify cost-saving opportunities, mitigate supply risks, and drive process improvements using data, analytics, and technology.Salary: 40,000 - 45,000Milton Keynes - Hybrid working no sponsorship will be offered for this opportunity

Created: 2025-07-04