Sourcing Specialist - Buying/Procurement
Location: Rugby
Contract: 1 Year (Inside IR35)
Rate: £30/hour
Hours: 37/week
Hybrid: 4 days on-site, 1 day from home after training
We're seeking a Sourcing Specialist to join a high-profile project delivering complex, high-value components. You'll manage an existing supply chain, ensuring delivery aligns with quality, cost, and time targets.
Key Responsibilities
* Negotiate/manage terms, claims, and vendor recovery
* Ensure on-time delivery: PO placement, invoicing, and expediting
* Coordinate supplier/product qualification with Quality & Engineering
* Monitor supplier performance and manage risks
* Develop alternative sources and risk mitigation for sole/single source suppliers
* Identify and implement value-added supply chain improvements
* Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
* Communicate issues and solutions at senior levels, internally and externally
Requirements
* Proven experience in sourcing/procurement within high-value, complex projects
* Strong negotiation and contract management skills
* Self-starter, adaptable, works well under pressure
* Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder communication skills
Background
* Ability to manage a small number of key suppliers
* Navigate supplier production/quality gateways
* Experience in small-volume, high-value projects
* Capable of guiding first-time suppliers through manufacturing processes
Desired Characteristics
* UK or Dual National (due to project requirements)
* Security clearance preferred (not essential)
* Background in defence or power-related industries
* Experience managing high-value, bespoke components/assemblies
* Willing to travel weekly to UK suppliers
* Strong project and schedule management skills
* Supplier quality and change management experience
* Proactive, pragmatic approach to supplier issues
* Competent in SAP, MS Office, and MS Project
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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