Process Automation & Digitalisation Specialist - Supply Operations Location: Manchester (Hybrid, 2 days in office) Duration: 12-Month Contract Rate: £30 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35) Client: Leading Science organisation We're partnering with a global Science organisation undergoing a major Supply Operations transformation programme and looking for a Process Automation & Digitalisation Specialist to help shape smarter, more connected ways of working. This is an opportunity to combine technical capability with operational impact-designing automation solutions, building digital tools, and enabling teams to work faster, smarter, and with greater visibility across supply operations. Role: Designing and deploying automation solutions to reduce manual activity across operational processes Building workflows for reporting, validation, exception management, document processing, and notifications Supporting development of AI and analytics solutions to improve decision-making and operational insight Creating dashboards, prototypes, proof-of-concepts, and scalable digital tools Integrating solutions with enterprise systems including ERP, planning, reporting, and collaboration platforms Developing documentation, user guidance, and knowledge transfer materials Partnering with operations and technology teams to translate business challenges into practical technical solutions Identifying opportunities to simplify, standardise, and continuously improve operational performance Requirements: Experience delivering process automation and digital solutions Some exposure to AI / ML technologies, analytics tools, or intelligent automation Data capability across SQL, Power BI, Excel automation, Databricks, or equivalent tools Experience integrating systems using APIs and multiple data sources Knowledge of ERP platforms (SAP experience highly beneficial) Comfortable managing multiple priorities and delivering in fast-moving environments Able to communicate technical solutions clearly to non-technical stakeholders Nice to Have Experience within supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, or operational environments Exposure to cloud technologies This would suit individuals keen to grow into a new role, within a global, matrix environment. This is an urgent requirement - if interested, please apply asap and any questions, email claire.shipman@1st-executive.com