Procurement and Supplier Development Lead
1 week ago
Procurement and Supplier Development Lead
This role is responsible for developing supply chain readiness and supplier capability to support a significant production ramp-up across complex manufacturing programmes. It focuses on supplier engagement, industrialisation activities and capacity assurance to enable sustainable growth, continuity of supply and long-term performance across an evolving manufacturing environment.
This position would suit a procurement or supply chain professional with strong experience in supplier development within a manufacturing environment. It is ideal for someone who enjoys working cross-functionally, improving supplier performance, supporting production growth and influencing strategic sourcing and investment decisions through data-driven analysis.
Key Responsibilities
Lead supplier development activities to ensure capacity, capability and supply chain readiness
Conduct detailed supplier assessments, risk evaluations and run-at-rate demonstrations
Collaborate with internal manufacturing, engineering, quality and commodity teams
Support make-or-buy decisions and strategic sourcing recommendations
Identify cost-saving, performance improvement and capacity expansion opportunitiesRequirements:
Strong experience in Supplier Development within Procurement or Supply Chain role
Experience within highly regulated Manufacturing
Excellent communication skills
Degree qualified or similar
Awareness of APQP and Lean PrinciplesPermanent
Salary: £50k - £60k (dependent on experience).
Location: South Manchester
Full Time: (Apply online only) (Mon-Thurs), (Apply online only) (Fri) - flexible, 37 hours per week
Benefits: 7% Pension Contributions, 4% from candidate, 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, life assurance, sick pay, employee assistance programme, wellbeing initiatives, cycle to work scheme, free parking, EV charging points.
Contact Details:
For inquiries or to apply, please contact Jacob on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
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