Responsibilities and Duties:
* Support initiation and implementation of electronics sourcing plans, improving the overall performance of OFT’s supply chain in line with agreed measures
* Identify and develop potential new sources of supply both locally and globally capable of delivering sustainable benefit for OFT
* Introduce and drive to completion low-cost sourcing strategies with both existing and new suppliers
* Manage supply base rationalisation and simplification through supplier selection/approval/management.
* Interact with all levels of management, suppliers and customers for the purchases of goods and services, allowing OFT to meet often aggressive deliverable timelines
* Identify and leverage where possible the global sourcing opportunities available to a GE business unit whilst maintaining a local focus.
* Responsibility for the day-to-day sourcing of electrical components at more than one site in the UK maintaining cost effective secure supply at al times.
* Identify areas for continuous improvement related to the sourcing process internally and externally.
* Continually assess the global marketplace to meet OFT’s future needs, developing strategic supplier relationships where appropriate.
* Use knowledge of forecast, projected needs, supplier capacity, inventory goals and lead times to buy material in a timely and cost effective manner.Responsibility for Environmental, Health and Safety
All employees have a duty to ensure their own safety and the safety of their fellow employees by ensuring they at all times comply with the requirements of all Enviornmental Health Safety (EHS) policies and procedures and local standard operating procedures.
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