Engineering Procurement Lead - Manufacturing

Dunbia; Cross Hands; Remote; GBP 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunbia is actively seeking applications from individuals keen to take up a career within one of Europe’s leading food processing companies. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established team, who have a desire to produce better food naturally.

The role centers on procurement for the engineering team, developing supplier relationships, and driving cost‑reduction initiatives while maintaining quality and safety standards. No sponsorship is available for overseas applicants.

Qualifications

• Procurement experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and supplier-management skills.
• Previous manufacturing environment is desirable.
• High level of numerical accuracy and analytical ability.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Professional and confident communicator.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Positive attitude and commitment to our company culture and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main purchasing contact for engineering team.
• Manage purchase requisitions and ensure timely, accurate ordering.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers, monitoring quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Drive cost‑reduction initiatives and identify opportunities for improved sourcing and standardisation.
• Evaluate costs, quality, and suitability of suppliers, materials, and equipment; select and support the development of suitable vendors.
• Maintain compliance with procurement policies and promote safe working practices.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation

Supplier management

MS Office proficiency

Strong communication

Organisational and problem solving

Independent and multitasking

Manufacturing experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Dunbia is actively seeking applications from individuals keen to take up a career within one of Europe’s leading food processing companies. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established team, who have a desire to produce better food naturally.

The role centers on procurement for the engineering team, developing supplier relationships, and driving cost‑reduction initiatives while maintaining quality and safety standards. No sponsorship is available for overseas applicants.