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Challenge Yourself and Impact the Future!

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, a business of Element Solutions Inc (NYSE:ESI), is renowned worldwide for its commitment to revolutionizing the electronics industry. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have continually set new benchmarks for excellence, reliability, and sustainability in electronic materials.

 Our Expertise:

Across diverse sectors including automotive, consumer electronics, mobile devices, telecom, data storage, and infrastructure, MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions has earned the trust of manufacturers worldwide. Our comprehensive range of high-quality solutions and technical services covers the entire electronics supply chain, empowering businesses to thrive in today's competitive landscape.

We strive to embody the five “Elements of our Culture,” our “5Cs”: Challenge, Commit, Collaborate, Choose and Care. These core values are the foundation of our organization which our employees embrace in their interactions with customers, colleagues and other stakeholders to drive financial performance and create a rewarding work environment.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a proactive Purchasing Specialist to join our team at the Ashby site. In this role, you will be responsible for managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and delivering sourcing strategies that support our overall business objectives. You’ll oversee the inward supply of production commodities as well as non-production goods and services, ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, and compliance with company standards. 

What will you be doing?

• Interpret production plans and forecasts to support and execute business manufacturing requirements.
• Devise Source Plans strategies, which are consistent with the overall Purchasing strategy and designed to support the implementation of brand/business plans.  Lead cross functional teams to develop Source Plans.
• Negotiate and agree terms and conditions with suppliers in line with company policies.
• Act as the Purchasing team member responsible for a particular sector of the business, involved in new product development, product launches and other activities as appropriate.  Share this information with other members of the Purchasing team as necessary and manage their timely input.
• Prepare budgets by forecasting future prices based on analysis of market information and agree with Purchasing Manager.
• Resolution of quality, cost and delivery issues.
• Facilitate the supplier correction action report process (SCAR).
• Liaise with the Accounts Payable department to resolveinvoice queries.
• Monitor price performance versus budget and actuals.
• Report price performance and other relevant quality/market issues to relevant stakeholders.
• Research and identify alternative supply sources for existing or new goods and services to ensure continuity of supply and improve brand profitability, team working as necessary.
• Conduct visits to suppliers in order to appraise production capabilities and to determine commercial viability.

Who are You?

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous purchasing/procurement experience is essential.

• CIPS qualification (or equivalent) desirable.

• Experienced ERP system user (preferably JDE).

• Skilled in collating and reporting data for analysis.

• Experienced in using MRP systems.

• Sector experience in chemicals or packaging procurement is highly desirable.

We understand that not all candidates may meet the requirements listed above.  If you believe you have the skills and experience necessary to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.

What competencies will you need?

To be successful in this role, you will need to be an excellent communicator with relationship-building abilities.  In addition you will:

• Be commercially and financially aware
• Have the ability to “read” the market, analyse macro-level information and assess opportunities and risks
• Be able to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers 
• Have strong negotiation, communication, interpersonal and influencing skills 
• Be analytical, numerically astute with strong proven problem solving abilities 

We are Offering...

As part of our team here, as well as receiving a competitive base salary, you will also participate in a generous annual bonus scheme.  In addition, you will also receive a pension, life assurance, a health cash plan and 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.  We are close to the motorway links and local amenities.  Free onsite car-parking.  

We provide a challenging but rewarding experience to our people - you will have an opportunity to learn, grow and contribute from your very first day.  Our teams play an important role enabling technological breakthroughs in high growth industries around the world.  We continuously invest in technologies and extensive learning and development tools which provide opportunities to challenge, develop and nurture your career.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability.