Interim Sourcing Specialist

A leading electronics and engineering company is currently recruiting an Interim Sourcing Specialist, with responsibility for Structures, Metals, Parts, and Assemblies.

This is a 12-month contract, with a mixed approach to working from home and in the West Midlands.

The Role:

• Manage Commodity Sourcing in HVDC, including Structures, Metals, Parts, Assemblies and tail spend.
• Developing and rolling out safety, quality, delivery and cost activities.
• Lead negotiations and allocate suppliers.
• Negotiate Terms and conditions, and supplier contracts, maintaining supplier relationships.
• Manage Sourcing Strategy and ensure quality standards and time-lines are met.
• Support and update key sourcing tools and systems.
• Deliver tangible results in cost and quality.
• Benchmark and challenge supplier portfolio.
• Engage with stakeholders up to senior leadership level.

Requirements:

• Previous sourcing experience.
• Strong knowledge of procurement principles and procedures.
• Data analysis ability.
• Excellent communication skills up to a senior level.
• Demonstrable Project Management ability.
• Knowledge of SAP ERP system.
• Experience across RFX process.

This is an urgent requirement - if interested, please apply asap.