Purchasing & Logistics Specialist

Purchasing & Logistics Specialist Job Profile About The Company: Controlled Environments Company (CEC) is a single source supplier and solutions provider to customers operating in critically clean and controlled environments. Established in 1996, the company supports some of the world’s largest multinational manufacturers across the microelectronics, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, life science, and medical device industries. Job Summary: The Purchasing & Logistics Specialist is responsible for managing and executing purchase planning activities to ensure optimal inventory levels and product availability. This role requires close coordination with suppliers, vendors, and internal departments to forecast needs, place orders, and maintain smooth operations. Key Responsibilities: Management of assigned product categories to ensure adequate parts planningEnsuring continuous supply and optimum levels of inventoryRaise and execute purchase orders to suppliers, track and follow up for confirmation of lead-timeReviewing minimum stock holdings against average sales analysisManaging and reducing excess inventory levelsManage & improve warehouse space utilizationWorking to agreed time scales and deadlines Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, and monitor performanceParticipation in cost reduction activitiesManaging vendor performance and ensuring alignment with inhouse quality systemsDepartmental administration dutiesAnalyse and resolve purchasing issues and discrepanciesUnderstanding of logistics and utilization of the most efficient methods for incoming productOversee urgent purchase orders to ensure the best possible turnaround for our customers Required Qualifications: At least 2 years planning/procurement experienceDegree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, or Finance is preferableStrong organisational and administration skills Excellent negotiation skillsGood computer skills (MS Office), SAP or other ERP system experience highly desirableFlexible and pro-active attitude with a desire for excellenceAbility to work under pressure in a fast-paced distribution environmentExcellent attention to detail Purchasing & Logistics Specialist Job Profile Required Qualifications: At least 2 years planning/procurement experienceDegree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, or Finance is preferableStrong organisational and administration skills Excellent negotiation skillsGood computer skills (MS Office), SAP or other ERP system experience highly desirableFlexible and pro-active attitude with a desire for excellenceAbility to work under pressure in a fast-paced distribution environmentExcellent attention to detail Purchasing & Logistics Specialist