Supply Chain Specialist

Your tasks

We are looking for a commercially driven Supply Chain Specialist to strengthen our sourcing capabilities, improve supplier competitiveness and identify opportunities to optimise purchasing costs.

You will evaluate suppliers, analyse purchasing and inventory data, research market conditions and develop sourcing strategies that deliver better value for the business. The role requires someone who understands the relationship between stock requirements, market demand, supplier pricing and purchasing decisions, and can turn these insights into tangible business improvements.

• Evaluate existing and prospective suppliers to determine their competitiveness, reliability and suitability.
• Analyse supplier quotations, historical purchase prices and market benchmarks to identify opportunities for better value.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships while negotiating favourable pricing, payment terms and delivery arrangements.
• Review inventory movement, purchasing trends and demand patterns to support informed sourcing and replenishment decisions.
• Identify alternative sources, equivalent products and opportunities to consolidate purchasing where commercially viable.
• Assess the commercial merits of bulk purchasing, volume commitments and alternative sourcing strategies.
• Monitor supplier performance, market developments and price fluctuations to support timely purchasing decisions.
• Work with internal teams to align sourcing decisions with stock availability, customer demand and operational requirements.
• Prepare cost comparisons, supplier evaluations and recommendations to support management decisions.
• Track purchasing savings and supplier performance to assess the effectiveness of sourcing initiatives.

• Take ownership of supplier competitiveness and purchasing improvement initiatives.
• Work across a diverse product range and established supplier network.
• Influence sourcing decisions and contribute directly to business profitability.
• Turn commercial analysis into practical improvements and measurable results.

Requirements

• Relevant experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, purchasing or supplier management, preferably in a trading, distribution or industrial products environment.
• Strong commercial judgement and negotiation skills, with the ability to secure favourable terms and build sustainable supplier relationships.
• Confidence in researching market prices, benchmarking quotations and identifying competitive sourcing alternatives.
• Good understanding of inventory management, including stock movement, demand patterns, replenishment and purchasing requirements.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret purchasing data, identify cost drivers and make sound commercial recommendations.
• A practical, cost-conscious mindset, balancing price competitiveness with product quality, supplier reliability and stock availability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with ERP or purchasing systems.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage suppliers and internal stakeholders effectively.
• Diploma or degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business or a related field is preferred. Relevant experience may be considered in place of formal qualifications.