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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 opportunities
Requirements:
- 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 Principles
Permanent
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)
