About the Role
We are seeking an ambitious Supply Chain Professional with a keen interest in Sustainability and Supplier responsibility management to join our team.
This is a new role that will involve collaboration with other departments and our suppliers. The successful candidate will report directly to the Head of Supply Chain and have dotted line reporting to the Quality Manager.
Key Responsibilities
* Drive the supplier onsite audit programme in collaboration with our quality department.
* Evaluate new suppliers as a member of our supplier evaluation team.
* Formulate a supplier rating system based on department KPIs.
* Work as part of a team in achieving our supply chain KPIs, including dual sourcing, cost reduction, and supplier management.
* Lead our responsible sourcing program and manage our annual Ecovadis submission.
* Represent the supply chain team for customer and Standards Certification audits.
* Contribute to our established CSR and Sustainability Strategy, including re-shoring initiatives.
* Participate in value analysis programs.
* Train our suppliers in company policies and procedures, ensuring they comply with our standards.
* Maintain up-to-date Supply Chain policies and procedures.
* Develop sourcing capabilities and industry knowledge to act as a backup to the buying team.
Requirements
* A third-level degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Quality.
* Auditing experience (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 450001) is advantageous.
* Minimum 5 years' experience in a supply chain or technical role.
* Time management and task prioritization skills.
* Good project management and leadership skills.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills.
* A keen eye for detail with strong multitasking abilities.
* Ability to travel throughout Europe regularly and occasionally to Asia.