Procurement Specialist
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Job Location:
Northamptonshire - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
24 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Are you a hands-on procurement professional with strong technical acumen and a passion for precision manufacturing
Were partnering with a leading UK engineering and technology manufacturer to find a talented Procurement Specialist initially on a Fixed Term Contract basis to join their growing team in Corby Northamptonshire.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organisation and you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and cost-effective sourcing of components and materials that drive exceptional product quality.
About the Role
As Procurement Specialist youll oversee all aspects of supplier sourcing negotiation and relationship management for manufactured components. Working closely with the design production and operations teams youll ensure all parts are delivered to specification on time and within budget.
Youll also contribute to new product introduction (NPI) projects drive supplier performance improvements and play an active role in continuous improvement initiatives across the procurement function.
Key Responsibilities
- Source and evaluate suppliers of manufactured components to ensure quality cost and delivery standards are met.
- Manage the end-to-end purchasing process from RFQs and quotations to order placement and delivery tracking.
- Build and maintain strong collaborative supplier relationships.
- Partner with design R&D and operations teams to align procurement activities with project timelines.
- Conduct supplier audits and drive performance improvements through structured feedback and collaboration.
- Review supplier product designs and processes to ensure compliance with quality and manufacturing standards.
- Maintain accurate records of requirements correspondence and purchase documentation.
- Support innovation co-design and continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.
What Youll Bring
- Proven experience in manufacturing procurement ideally within engineering or component purchasing.
- Strong commercial and negotiation skills with a focus on value quality and reliability.
- Technical understanding of manufacturing and engineering processes.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across all levels.
- Competent IT skills experience with SAP Business One is desirable.
- Highly organised detail-oriented and proactive approach.
- Willingness to travel within the UK to develop and maintain supplier relationships.
If youre a results-driven procurement professional ready to make an impact within a dynamic manufacturing environment wed love to hear from you
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Purchasing
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- Employee Evaluation
- HR Sourcing
- SAP
- Supply Chain Experience
- Federal Aviation Regulations
- Contract Management
- Supplier Management
- negotiation
- Contracts
About Company
ACS Staffing Solutions is an experienced recruitment agency based in the Midlands. We specialise in temporary and permanent recruitment across the UK.
