Supply Chain Specialist

A prestigious organisation is seeking to hire a permanent Supply Chain Specialist for their location in Staverton, Cheltenham, offering a salary of up to £42,000. This role is ideal for candidates with strong analytical skills, alongside exceptional communication and negotiation abilities. Ideal candidates will possess prior experience in Supply Chain or Procurement within a regulated manufacturing setting. Role responsibilities of the Supply Chain Specialist include: Act as a key liaison within Supply Chain, facilitating communication between Operations, Commercial, and Finance teams to ensure timely updates and customer satisfaction. Manage customer interactions through calls and site visits, working collaboratively across teams to address customer needs and expedite urgent demands. Oversee procurement activities including the RFQ process, purchase order management, and supplier orderbook management. Maintain and update the ERP system with supplier delivery commitments and purchasing master data for accurate planning and inventory optimisation. Foster positive relationships with stakeholders and suppliers. Contribute to process improvement initiatives, utilising strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills Person Specification of the Supply Chain Specialist: Previous experience in a Supply Chain or Procurement position, ideally within a regulated manufacturing environment Strong negotiation, organisational and communication skills Proficient in MS Office and ERP/MRP systems Self-motivation and team player Salary Up to £42k This position requires full on site presence This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within supply chain or procurement as a supply chain specialist, supply chain controller, supply chain coordinator, supply chain planner, supply chain manager, supply chain team leader, buyer or junior buyer