* End to end order processing
* Supplier management
* Product Management responsibilities
SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYST / PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST:
  
We are looking for an experienced Supply Chain / Procurement Specialist / Buyer / Purchasing Assistant to join a very well-established Manufacturing and Distribution business, with head offices in the Poole area.
  
The successful Supply Chain / Procurement Specialist will take responsibility for a portfolio of existing suppliers, set up new suppliers and prepare information and reports for supplier reviews and negotiations. 

Experience of working in either a Distribution / Manufacturing environment is essential for this role, as you are joining a very busy team, and will be expected to quickly establish yourself and adapt to new systems processes, with ease.
  
SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYST / PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* End to end management of the purchase order process
* Managing a portfolio of suppliers, and updating systems with new supplier contracts
* Monitor and where required, expedite purchase orders to maintain high service levels and SLA’s
* Capture and report data on product and supplier performance, supplier contract reviews and negotiations
* Maintain and set up any new products and relevant information onto internal systems and external websites - ensure that all mandatory data is updated, as required.
* Regular liaison with suppliers to ensure that websites are updated with accurate information pertaining to new product features / benefits, certifications, and other required data
* Ensure that all supplier partners provide purchase order acknowledgements – review, challenge / escalate any issues that arise
* Regular liaison with internal teams, supply partners, and customers as required – both over the phone / email.
* Carry out any additional projects / administration as required
SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYST / PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
* Excellent communication skills – both written and spoken
* Strong IT skills with confidence to quickly adapt to multiple in house systems and processes
* Strong EXCEL skills will be required as you will be working with excel on a daily basis
* Organised and structured approach to your work
* Previous supply chain / Product Management / Buying or procurement experience would be ideal for this role.
SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYST / PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST – BENEFITS PACKAGE:
  
Our client is offering an attractive basic salary, along with the additional benefits as follows:
* Basic salary up to £35k per annum, plus opportunity to earn bonus on a monthly and annual basis
* Free parking on site
* Free Snacks, soft drinks, tea and coffee on site, as well as weekly free lunches
* Competitive holiday package, with opportunity to buy / sell extra days
* Team building and other wonderful social events and well being initiatives
* Stunning state of the art offices and break out facilities and a friendly, supportive work environment
  
For more information about this exciting new opportunity, please contact Joy Bruce at Collaborate Recruitment