MRP PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST

Precision Engineered Components – Naval & Industrial Applications

Competitive Base + Benefits - Cardiff

Originating in 1879, this UK PLC with a turnover approaching £250 million and 1,854 employees, is recognised as a global market leader for delivering technical solutions to OEM’s, end-users and appointed distributor channels.

The company manufacture critical components for torque transmission equipment used in drivetrain applications within Naval & Marine Propulsion, Oil & Gas, Mineral Extraction, Mass Transit and Metal Processing Sectors.

• Optimize the supply chain, meeting cost and production targets, by ensuring the timely procurement of materials, components, and equipment necessary for manufacturing and production operations.
• Strategically manage assigned and self-initiated improvement projects, specific commodities, associated supply base and the complete product life cycle from sourcing to aftermarket.
• Take a lead in identifying, planning, and implementing purchasing improvement projects to streamline procurement processes, reduce costs, enhance supplier performance, and improve overall efficiency.
• Responsibilites will encompass material procurement, supplier management, order fulfilment, inventory management, data analysis, demand planning and team collaboration.

• Should be conversant with preparing regular reports on procurement activities, project status, and purchasing improvement initiatives, providing insights and recommendations to management.
• Adept at analysing procurement and purchasing data, such as supplier performance, pricing trends, lead times, and cost-saving opportunities, to identify areas for improvement and Best Practice
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (ideally M3) supported by experience of collaborating with production and planning teams to forecast material requirements accurately, considering lead times and production volumes.
• Welcome the prospect of working within a team supporting best practice culture, Continuous Improvement culture, whilst striving for notable customer service levels.