Smiths Group designs, manufactures and delivers smarter engineering solutions for mission-critical applications, solving some of the world's toughest problems for our customers, our communities and our world. For over 170 years, Smiths Group has been pioneering progress by improving the world through smarter engineering.

We serve millions of people every year, to help create a safer, more efficient and better-connected world, across four major global markets: Energy, General Industry, Security & Defense, and Aerospace. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs 14,600 colleagues in over 50+ countries.

This pioneering spirit continues to drive us today, underpinned by our powerful culture. Improving our world is what we do, how we think, and how we will continue to use our passion for technology and engineering to tackle our customers biggest challenges today and in the future. We're looking for people with curious minds. Who want responsibility and relish a challenge. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting out, our global scale and focus on growth means we have some great career opportunities for you. There's never been a better time to join Smiths.

Visit us at - www.smiths.com

Key Responsibilities

Supply Chain

• John Crane intercompany supplier performance on time to replenishment order request
• Review replenishment orders to ensure that all delivery dates can be met
• Determine information from SAP for standard products
• Resource stock held in the local store or other John Crane stocking locations
• Place replenishment orders as required
• Liaise with sales team to place Direct ship orders to CoE’s
• Make alternative arrangements where expediting information indicates a possibility of late delivery
• Ensure PO promise dates in SAP are up to date
• Active role in the pre-qualification of suppliers / subcontractors via MDM process
• Maintain the reporting and monitoring processes that measure stock values and stock buy-back values at our PP alliance plants with the objective of reducing stock balances and routinely informing Reliability customers about their stock buy-back value
• Monitor open POs and drive resolution with our vendors for both intercompany and external purchase orders in a timely manner and resolve any open items/issues that will drive an improvement of P2P cycle time
• Manage the 3 way match controls on our purchases to ensure a timely reconciliation with Goods receipt and Finance and correct any discrepancies
• Other duties as required

This is a Fixed Term contract position for 6 Months

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

• Well developed computer skills
• A high proficiency in telephone communication skills, especially in dealing with suppliers
• Good client awareness and standards for customer service
• Places a high value on teamwork
• Personal behaviours that demonstrate adaptability, initiative, integrity and cross cultural and commercial awareness
• Ability to take responsibility and be accountable for actions to ensure client satisfaction at all times

Education and Experience

• At least 2 years’ experience in a technical purchasing environment preferred

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.

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