Supply Officer

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of suppliers, monitoring performance and ensuring delivery commitments are achieved.
• Identify potential supply chain risks and proactively implement mitigation plans.
• Manage demand, forecasts and supplier order books.
• Monitor and challenge supplier performance, driving improvements and recovery plans where required.
• Manage supply chain priorities to support operational and production requirements.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Manage ordering strategies and optimise stock levels.
• Maintain accurate MRP master data and support effective order book management.
• Use data management tools and digital solutions to drive informed supply chain decisions.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation.
• Coordinate supplier working groups and support cross-functional supply chain activities.
• Act as the first point of contact for operational supply chain queries.
• Support wider supply chain and logistics transformation initiatives.

About You

• We are keen to hear from candidates with a strong background in supply chain, procurement or manufacturing operations.
• You will ideally demonstrate:
• Previous experience in a Supply Chain, Procurement or Manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes.
• Experience using SAP and MRP systems, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing suppliers and monitoring supplier performance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence working with data, digital systems and process improvement initiatives.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• A proactive approach with the ability to hit the ground running.
• Experience with Google Workspace and exposure to LEAN or project management methodologies would also be advantageous.

Contract Details

Contract length: 12 months.

Location: Belfast – onsite working required.

Working hours: 36 hours per week, worked over 4.5 days, with working hours agreed between 7am and 7pm.

Rate: £29.00 per hour Umbrella.

Overtime: Paid at 1.5 times the standard rate for eligible hours worked above 36 hours per week.

Security: BPSS+ clearance required (completed through the organisation).