Buyer & Sourcing Specialist Job Profile
About the Company:
Controlled Environments Company (CEC) is a single source supplier and solutions provider to customers operating in critically clean and controlled environments. Established in 1996, the company supports some of the world’s largest multinational manufacturers across the microelectronics, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, life science, and medical device industries.
Job Summary:
The Buyer & Sourcing Specialist will manage new product requests, ad hoc sourcing requirements, and cost saving project initiatives across a range of commodities. Working with new and existing suppliers they will identify purchasing sources for products to achieve functional improvements, cost savings, and improved lead-times.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic sourcing of products and suppliers to support open enquiries
- Support sales staff with technical queries on product and identify solutions for our customers
- Ensure timely turnaround on all customer enquiries to enable the best customer service experience
- Negotiate pricing, deals, contracts and delivery schedules with suppliers
- Identify, evaluate, and capitalise on opportunities to reduce sourcing costs, build on current product offering, and create additional value for customer base
- Conduct regular market and spend analysis to drive cost savings and supplier improvements
- Develop and maintain relationship with suppliers to ensure high quality & cost-effective solutions
- Partner with key internal stakeholders to develop business and maximise opportunities
- Manage tender enquiries and negotiation of contracts
- Work as part of a dynamic and experienced team to help achieve company goals
- Develop a strong understanding of our product offering, supplier base, competitive landscape, and customer applications
Required Qualifications:
- Qualification or 4 years relevant experience
- A background in supply chain or sourcing preferred
- Experience in supplier evaluation, negotiation & selection
- Proven ability to identify solutions and problem solve
- Must be comfortable and capable working in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organisational & administration skills
- Ability to absorb technical information of products
- Excellent negotiation and decision-making skills
- Good computer skills (MS Office), SAP ERP experience highly desirable
- Flexible & Pro-active attitude with an ability to think strategically
- Ability to work as part of a team and support colleagues
- Ability to work to agreed time scales and deadlines
- Experience dealing with products such as industrial supplies, MRO parts, critical spares, electrical components a strong advantage