Established in 2009 in Sleaford Lincolnshire SHD remain committed to providing exceptional levels of service and flexibility coupled with a wealth of experience within the composite industry. SHD Composite Materials Ltd are the leading edge of advance composites technology and manufacture a wide range of thermoset prepregs, which include carbon, glass, aramid, natural and hybrid fabrics whilst also offering a toll impregnation service.
The purpose of this role is to support the Purchasing Manager in all aspects of purchasing.
In this role, you will be focused on the procurement of goods, service and works to deliver best value to the business.
Working in accordance with Company Quality and Health & Safety procedures at all times
Work closely with the Purchasing Manager and liaise with both internal and external customers providing support for all procurement related requirements.
Raising, placing and amending and progression of Purchase orders
Maintaining an excellent rapour with suppliers and chasing existing /outstanding Purchase orders with suppliers.
Liaising with other internal departments to ensure the Purchasing department is operating in an efficient and compliant manner.
Indirect sourcing and replacing existing products from a list of both approved suppliers and potential new suppliers, achieving the best price.
Monitoring, updating and evaluation of supplier price lists, product lead times and minimum order quantities ensuring both cash flow and warehousing space are taken into consideration and optimised.
Support Purchasing Manager with stock monitoring.
To undertake any other duties from time to time as can be reasonably requested by the company.
KPI monitoring for the Purchasing.
Stock monitoring and reporting / meeting to review stocks.
Monitoring and closing out Purchasing / supplier NCR’s.
Self-motivated and able to prioritize own workload
High attention to detail
Reliable, dependable and well organised
Capable of working to agreed procedures, and to deadlines
Ability to work under pressure
Excellent written and verbal skills
Passion for SHD Materials Composite Materials Ltd
Friendly, flexible team player with a can-do-attitude
Comfortable dealing with stakeholders at all levels of the business
Our employees are very important to us, and job satisfaction is of paramount importance.
SHD Composites is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. SHD Composites is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.
The closing date is 20th October, 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received.
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