Sourcing Specialist Job Profile
Controlled Environments Company (CEC) is a single source supplier and solutions provider to customers operating in critically clean and controlled environments. We are currently recruiting for a Sourcing Specialist to work closely with sales personnel and cross functional teams within the organisation to help source products and solutions, provide technical support on queries, drive cost savings, and maximise business opportunities.
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
Skills & Experience
- 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