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Your new company

You will be joining a growing, engineering-led manufacturing organisation operating within highly regulated industries. The business is focused on building a high-performing, resilient supply chain and driving continuous improvement across procurement and operations.

Your new role

You will take responsibility for both hands-on procurement delivery and team leadership, ensuring materials, components and services are sourced on time, on cost and to the highest quality standards.

You will lead and develop a high-performing procurement team, drive supplier performance and cost reduction, and play a key role in new product introduction (NPI) and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and support the day-to-day activity of the procurement team, ensuring delivery against quality, cost and delivery targets
• Manage MRP-driven purchasing, keeping materials aligned with production schedules and demand
• Oversee end-to-end procurement including RFQs, purchase orders, supplier communication and expediting
• Build and manage strong supplier relationships, driving improvements in performance, reliability and cost
• Support supplier selection, contracts and long-term agreements, ensuring supply chain resilience
• Work closely with Engineering, Planning and Operations, including support for new product introduction (NPI)
• Identify and deliver cost savings and efficiency improvements through negotiation and supplier optimisation
• Manage and mitigate supply chain risks, including delivery delays, quality issues and non-conformance
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, audits and regulatory requirements
• Produce and share regular performance updates, tracking supplier and procurement performance

What you’ll need to succeed

• Proven experience in procurement within a manufacturing / engineering environment
• Previous experience leading or supervising a procurement / buying team
• Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (e.g. SYSPRO)
• Experience across supplier management, cost reduction and contract negotiation
• Ability to understand technical drawings and engineering requirements
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership capability
• Experience working within regulated environments (aerospace, automotive, ISO/AS standards)
• Knowledge of lean principles / continuous improvement methodologies
• CIPS Level 4 (or equivalent experience) – essential
• Degree in Engineering, Business or Supply Chain – desirable
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (Green Belt advantageous)

What you’ll get in return

• Opportunity to take a leadership role within a growing procurement function
• Exposure to strategic supplier management and NPI projects
• A business committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Competitive salary up to £52,000 depending on experience

What you need to do now

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact us for a confidential discussion.