Your newpany
An established, regulated manufacturing organisation is seeking a buyer to monitor, control, and strengthen its supply chain, including subcontract manufacturers. This job plays a critical part in ensuring cost efficiency, supply chain resilience, regulatorypliance, and on-time delivery within a fast‑paced and security‑conscious environment.
Your new role
1. Monitor and control the supply chain to ensure cost-effectiveness of products, robustness and resilience of supply routes and adequate capacity to meet operational demands.
2. Manage subcontract and supply chain agreements, including preparation and negotiation.
3. Identify, develop, and establish cost-effective and resilient supply chains, including face-to-face supplier engagement.
4. Conduct supplier evaluations, audits, and ongoing performance assessments.
5. Verify and validate supplier quotations to ensuremercial accuracy and value.
6. Take ownership of subcontractor and supplier delivery performance.
7. Report on inventory availability, holding levels, and risks.
8. Manage supply chain–related projects, delivering objectives within agreed timelines.
9. Work in accordance with ISO standards and internal quality frameworks.
What you'll need to succeed
10. Eligibility for Security Clearance
11. Proven experience in supply chain, procurement, or senior buying within a manufacturing environment
12. Strong ability to prepare, manage, and negotiate supplier and subcontract agreements
13. Results‑driven with a track record of meeting or exceeding targets
14. Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
15. Advanced Excel (or equivalent) capability
16. High attention to detail with a structured, logical problem-solving approach
17. Excellent stakeholder management and relationship‑building skills
18. A clear, confidentmunicator able to work cross‑functionally
What you'll get in return
19. 25 days annual leave
20. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
21. Training & development opportunities
22. In-house incentives
23. Performance-related bonus scheme
24. Hybrid and flexible working options
25. Healthcare scheme
26. Workplace pension
You will join a collaborative procurement function within a well-structured organisation, with opportunities to develop yourmercial expertise, influence supplier strategy, and contribute to continuous improvement in procurement practices.