Operation Procurement Specialist

Company Description John Crane a business of Smiths Group is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries that enable efficient and sustainable operations Our products include mechanical seals and systems couplings bearings filtration systems and predictive digital monitoring technologies We have a global network of more than 200 sites in over 50 countries and employ more than 6 000 people worldwide We partner with our customers to help them keep their operations safe reduce downtime improve efficiency and meet the latest environmental standards John Crane is part of Smiths Group For over 170 years Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future We serve millions of people every year helping to create a safer more efficient productive and better-connected world across four global markets energy security defence space aerospace and general industrial Listed on the London Stock Exchange Smiths employs approximately 16 000 colleagues in over 50 countries Sourcing Selection Identify and qualify subcontractors for goods and services based on project requirements RFQ Bid Evaluation Issue Requests for Quotation RFQs analyze bids and select suppliers based on cost quality and delivery performance Negotiation Negotiate pricing terms and conditions to achieve best value for the organization Contract Management Draft review and administer subcontracts ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations Supplier Relationship Management Maintain strong relationships with subcontractors monitor performance and resolve disputes or delivery issues Compliance Ensure adherence to legal regulatory and company standards throughout the procurement process Documentation Maintain accurate procurement records including purchase orders contracts and correspondence Cross-functional Collaboration Work closely with Planning OFT finance and legal teams to align procurement activities with project goals Risk Management Identify and mitigate supply chain risks related to subcontractor performance and delivery schedules Support operation team in push and pull of material PO management Converting Subcontract PR to PO Support safe workplace cultures and compliance with Smiths EH S Key Accountabilities Create and maintain source list and PIR per GPN Pull forward request original supplier promise is later than our request Consignment Vendor Managed Inventory stock negotiations Lead time negotiation for external bought out parts Contract creation maintenance governance and monitoring in the ERP System Local supplier NC handling and managing debit notes MRBR review and actioning Qualifications Minimum 5 years of overall experience in manufacturing environment 1 years in supply chain Purchase role Experience in procuring sourcing from our industries would be advantageous Experience in handling import items and customs knowledge will be preferred Knowledge of SAP will be preferred Knowledge of Inco terms Diploma or BE in Mechanical Engineering Vendor delivery performance Manage Vendor master data create unblock and maintain Lead time reduction Manage Exception messages Past Dues Manage PPV savings On Time Delivery to Request On Time Delivery to Promise Support Machining Category Manager Additional Information With colleagues stretching across the globe we are proud of our diversity To foster inclusivity we run employee resource groups ERGs to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other Our cross-business ERGs include Veterans Pride Network Black Employee Network Women Work Network and Neurodiversity Across our company we recognize excellence culminating in the Smiths Excellence Awards our annual celebration of the most extraordinary activities people and projects that best showcase our strengths and help drive our business forward We announce these on our annual Smiths Day a global celebration of Smiths around our network Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits while helping engineer a better future We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation - including but not limited to interviews or testing Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career s website