Hybrid Working Position
As a member of the NPD (New Product Developments) team, you will provide strategic selection and management of key suppliers, directly negotiate costs and terms & conditions, and ensure appropriate sourcing and timely delivery of materials and services to satisfy manufacturing and customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities
* Actively participate in multidisciplinary project teams to understand project scope, objectives, and timelines, ensuring procurement strategies align with overall project and business goals.
* Contribute to the development of comprehensive procurement plans that define expectations, deadlines, and stakeholder involvement to support project success.
* Focal‑point liaison between suppliers and project team members, ensuring vendor contributions match scheduled milestones.
* Maintain healthy and collaborative supplier relationships whilst still maintaining competitive commercial terms.
* Negotiate and manage master purchasing contracts, quality assurance agreements, non‑disclosure agreements, and consignment contracts.
* Optimise supplier base for efficiency, quality, and risk management, including supplier onboarding and performance reviews.
* Analyse market trends and cost drivers to identify savings opportunities and mitigate risks related to pricing and supply chain disruptions.
* Manage RFQs, sourcing activities, and oversee the procurement process from initial assessment to delivery and closure.
* Lead supplier evaluation, onboarding, and ongoing vendor management for PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly), switchgear, cable assemblies & looms, fabricated mechanical parts.
* Project manage complex supply chains to coordinate delivery schedules, quality assurance, and performance metrics.
* Identify root causes of supply‑chain/procurement challenges and engage in corrective actions and continuous improvement with under‑performing suppliers – e.g., supplier delays, quality concerns, or contract disputes.
* Develop, implement and track corrective actions to minimise project disruption and keep procurement activities aligned with business goals.
About You
* (Desirable) Degree in Engineering (mechanical or electrical), Supply Chain, Business, or related field. MCIPS or CIPS qualified (Desirable).
* 5‑10+ years' procurement experience in electronics or mechanical manufacturing; subcontract manufacturing experience preferred.
* Previous varied product line background, managing supply chains for electronic, electromechanical, fabrication and machining commodities and materials within an engineering or manufacturing company; including:
o Outsourcing of bespoke mechanical fabrication and assembly projects.
o Procurement experience dealing with manufacturers and distribution channels for electro‑mechanical components (contactors, relays, PCBs, connectors, power cables etc).
o Obsolescence management.
o Project Management of NPI & introduction of new components and suppliers.
* Strong understanding of technical specifications, drawings, and manufacturing processes in electronics and/or mechanical sectors.
* Proven commercial acumen: Strong supplier negotiation & influencing skills; cost analysis and contract management.
* Experience in working collaboratively, developing relationships internally with colleagues and externally with key suppliers, to ensure effective procurement service is provided.
* Strategic thinking, market analysis, and risk management abilities.
* Proven track record of delivering cost saving and service level improvements.
* Previous Team leadership & mentoring experience (desirable).
* Good writing, presentation and communication/interpersonal skills.
* Previous track record of successful Project delivery & Project management (desirable).
* Good IT Literacy:
o MS Office literate. Good analytical skills using Excel and able to provide full data analysis for stock profiles / consumption / buying patterns from ERP system.
o Experience of working on MRP/ERP systems – ideally knowledge of SAP B1 or similar.
Applicants must speak good/fluent English and be cleared to work in the UK.
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