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Arabelle Solutions; Rugby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Arabelle Solutions in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled sourcing professional to own a complex, high-value supply chain that delivers components within SQCD targets. You will work cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality and Project teams to influence supplier performance and drive tangible value across the supply base.

Responsibilities include negotiating terms, expediting orders, managing claims, developing metrics, qualifying suppliers with Quality & Engineering, and mitigating

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sourcing or procurement within complex, high-value projects.
• Strong negotiation and contract management expertise.
• Experience managing suppliers in manufacturing, engineering, or energy sectors.
• Solid understanding of supplier performance metrics, risk management, and project delivery.
• Experience with SAP and Microsoft tools (including MS Project).
• Project and schedule management expertise.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate/manage existing terms and conditions, manage claims and vendor recovery
• Order fulfilment tasks to ensure material on time delivery, PO placement and Invoice management. Expediting.
• Develop and maintain reporting metrics for the project.
• Co-ordinate supplier and product qualification together with Quality & Engineering teams.
• Review supplier performance (schedule, CoQ, Manufacturing, Quality) to identify risks to the program and develop appropriate mitigation plans.
• Manage and review buyer metrics ensuring KPI adherence.
• Develop alternate sources and/or risk mitigation plans for single & sole source suppliers
• Identify and deliver value-adding opportunities from the supply chain
• Manage and improve supplier relationship and demonstrate the ability to communicate problems and present solutions with internal and external customers at senior levels

Skills

Sourcing

Contract Negotiation

Supplier Management

Risk Management

SAP

MS Project

Job description

Reporting to the UK Sourcing Leader, you will take ownership of a complex, high-value supply chain, ensuring the successful delivery of key components in line with Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery (SQCD) targets.

This is a dynamic, project-driven environment where you will work cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, and Project teams, while influencing supplier performance and driving tangible value across the supply base.

Role Responsibilities:

• Negotiate/manage existing terms and conditions, manage claims and vendor recovery
• Order fulfilment tasks to ensure material on time delivery, PO placement and Invoice management. Expediting.
• Develop and maintain reporting metrics for the project.
• Co-ordinate supplier and product qualification together with Quality & Engineering teams.
• Review supplier performance (schedule, CoQ, Manufacturing, Quality) to identify risks to the program and develop appropriate mitigation plans.
• Manage and review buyer metrics ensuring KPI adherence.
• Develop alternate sources and/or risk mitigation plans for single & sole source suppliers
• Identify and deliver value-adding opportunities from the supply chain
• Manage and improve supplier relationship and demonstrate the ability to communicate problems and present solutions with internal and external customers at senior levels

What We’re Looking For

Experience & Skills

• Proven track record in sourcing or procurement within complex, high-value projects
• Strong negotiation and contract management expertise
• Experience managing suppliers in manufacturing, engineering, or energy sectors
• Solid understanding of supplier performance metrics, risk management, and project delivery
• Experience with SAP and Microsoft tools (including MS Project)
• Project and schedule management expertise

Personal Attributes

• Proactive, self-driven, and able to perform under pressure
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence at all levels
• Highly adaptable, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Collaborative team player with strong stakeholder management skills

Desirable Experience

• Background in the power or energy industry
• Supplier quality or quality assurance experience
• Previous security clearance (or ability to obtain)
• Main Suppliers are UK based, must be able to travel when required.

This work is undertaken with UK Defence customers which will require any individual applying for the role to hold or be capable of getting SC Level clearance as a UK Passport holder. Applicants not cleared will not be accepted into the business until this clearance is provided. Dual passport holders are acceptable if the second country is approved by the vetting authority.

Join us and work with global teams to support global customers! At Arabelle Solutions, we have team members of more than 49 nationalities spread across 16 countries.

At Arabelle Solutions, we know diversity makes teams and business stronger.