The role will include providing procurement for one of the Projects in Manchester (initially based in Manchester Airport offices and in few months transferred to Longsight Depot, Manchester)

Job functions and responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring material availability in the stores to enable completion of the maintenance plan.
• Sourcing of components to ensure compliance with specifications
• Ability to negotiate with suppliers focusing on cost, quality and value
• Monitor supplier performance against lead times, quality and service.
• Continually review stock holding; set minimum order levels based on supplier lead times and parts usage.
• Order stock in a timely manner to ensure that minimum holding quantities are maintained.
• Responsible for review and implementation of all stores and purchasing related ISO9001 quality procedures.
• Report on material availability and supplier performance as required by the Purchasing Manager and in accordance with key KPI’s.
• Assist various internal and external departments to provide the best possible procurement support for all business requirements.
• Ability to liaise with clients and comply with procurement contractual obligations

Technical Competencies
Essential

• Previous experience in a purchasing role

• CIPS Qualified

• 3rd level qualification in a relevant Business or Engineering discipline

• Clean Driver’s License

Desirable

• Previous experience working in an engineering environment
• Understanding of mechanical & electrical systems and components