AVL Controller

About the Role

Approved Vendor List Controller

Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria

Permanent position

James Fisher is a global engineering services company. From our origins as a ship owner and operator, we’ve evolved to provide the expertise and innovative technology our customers need in the harshest of environments across Energy, Defence and Maritime Transport.

The Approved Vendor List Coordinator is responsible for managing and maintaining the approved vendor list (AVL) to ensure that all supplier records are maintained in line with James Fishers financial, ethical and sustainability standards. This role requires coordinating with various functions including, but not limited to Supply Chain Managers, Finance, HSEQ and Legal.

• Develop and maintain the approved vendor list (AVL).
• Conduct regular evaluations and audits of suppliers’ records to ensure compliance with quality and ethical standards including code of conduct, sanction screening and HSEQ accreditations.
• Manage supplier approval and disqualification processes on the database.
• Update the AVL database regularly and ensure data integrity.
• Ensure suppliers comply with industry regulations and company policies.
• Work with the quality assurance team to address and resolve supplier-related issues.
• Assist in the development and implementation of supplier quality assurance programs.
• Collaborate with procurement, quality assurance, engineering, and production teams to identify and qualify new suppliers.
• Maintain documentation related to supplier approvals, audits, financial status, ethics and compliance.

Experience working within a procurement team e.g. buyer or procurement officer.

Knowledge of supplier evaluation would be advantageous.

You will need excellent organisational and data management skills along with strong communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

* This role is to be based at the Barrow-in-Furness office; therefore, you will need to live within a commutable distance to this location.

Due to the volume of applications that we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

James Fisher & Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and we strongly encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and as a Disability Confident employer we are committed to offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

We are relied on to help our customers deliver on their promises and realise their ambitions safely, efficiently and responsibly. We have a strong heritage built on the foundations of our people and innovation. Alongside our valuable partnerships with customers, communities and suppliers, we are embedding a more sustainable approach across our business.

Our strategy is centred around the One James Fisher ambition. We are building a stronger, more cohesive engineering service company operating in the Blue Economy. Together, we are building a brighter, bolder and more innovative future.

James Fisher and Sons plc, are proud to be partnered with the Career Transition Partnership, the official provider of Armed Forces resettlement for over 20 years.