Position Title: Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Supply Chain) 9 Months FTC

Location: Oldham, Manchester                                                           

Have you ever used the self-checkout in a supermarket? Used a coin redemption machine at a bank? Maybe you grabbed a drink from a vending machine or paid to park your car? If you’ve answered with a resounding “YES”, then you’ve done so with the aid of one of the 10 million devices installed by Crane Payment Innovations (CPI).

We make the technology that powers your everyday life, enabling more than 4 billion transactions every week in more than 143 currencies worldwide.  From cash and coins to cards and mobile, we keep the world of payments moving with smart validation devices and business management software. 

Headquartered in Malvern, PA, CPI is supported by: >2,500 global associates, 7 manufacturing sites, 12 corporate offices and 43 service branches.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Strategic Sourcing Specialist for a 9 Month FTC. In this role, you will be responsible for deploying and managing the material strategy for our site, working closely with the Supply Chain Manager, Commodity Management, and other Strategic Sourcing Specialists in Manchester. Your primary focus will be on inventory management and driving continuous improvement within the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Supply Chain Manager, Commodity Management, and other Strategic Sourcing Specialists to define and deploy the material strategy for the site.
• Manage inventory metrics and develop action plans to ensure optimal inventory levels.
• Implement and manage Supplier Logistic Agreements (SLAs) with suppliers.
• Communicate the high-level material strategy to local and corporate management on a regular basis.
• Drive continuous improvement within the supply chain through projects, JDI's, Kaizen events, and the utilization of Robotic Process Automation (RPA).
• Work with other Strategic Sourcing Specialists to manage risk for the site, including freight, design, parts, tools, and material shortages.
• Collaborate with other Strategic Sourcing Specialists to deploy commodity/supplier strategies from an inventory standpoint.
• Manage critical issues escalated by Buyers and coordinate with Buyer/Planners to review, audit, approve safety stock, minimum order quantity, lead time, and Kanban sizing.
• Ensure supplier on-time delivery by measuring, reporting, and working with suppliers to improve their performance.
• Monitor and manage consignment/sunset clauses with suppliers, ensuring timely reconciliation.
• Work with Buyer/Planners to maintain master data in SAP, ensuring accuracy and ownership.
• Execute material cancellations with suppliers as part of the Purchase Order Management Process.
• Support the End Of Life strategy for products, working with product management and Buyer/Planners to mitigate risk of excess and obsolescence.
• Drive CBS within the Supply Chain team, focusing on Material Replenishment Strategy and PFEP (Plan for every part) to optimize inventory holding on-site and improve inventory turns.

Qualifications Required:

• Experience purchasing and supplier management experience preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement.
• High sense of urgency and proactive approach.

If you have the required qualifications and are ready to take on this challenging role, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our dynamic team at Crane Payment Innovation.

WHAT WE’RE OFFERING

•  Defined career growth plans with opportunities to go outside of your “comfort zone”
• Community involvement and volunteering events
• Private Health Insurance
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company Pension Scheme

Sound interesting? Come see why we are OneCPI!

CPI is part of Crane NXT

Crane NXT is a premier industrial technology company that provides proprietary and trusted technology solutions to secure, detect, and authenticate what matters most to its customers. The company is a pioneer in advanced, proprietary micro-optics technology for securing physical products, and its sophisticated electronic equipment and associated software leverages proprietary core capabilities with detection and sensing technologies. Crane NXT has approximately 4,000 employees with global operations and manufacturing facilities in the United States, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Japan, Switzerland, Germany, Sweden, and Malta. For more information, visit www.cranenxt.com.

Crane Payment Innovations is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. Applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.