Manufacturing Supply Chain Lead

Orion Electrotech; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Electrotech, a manufacturing-focused organisation, is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer / Supply Chain Lead to own purchasing while leading warehouse, goods-in, inventory and replenishment across a busy operation.

You will collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality and Sales to meet demand, drive continuous improvement, and balance supplier performance with cost. This role offers genuine career development and leadership opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Buyer/Senior Buyer in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong supplier management and purchasing experience.
• Experience managing purchase orders, supplier performance, and delivery schedules.
• Knowledge of inventory management and stock control principles.
• Experience supporting production and operational teams.
• ERP/MRP experience for procurement and inventory control.
• Analytical skills to drive data-informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier order books and purchasing activities across the business.
• Build and develop strong supplier relationships.
• Monitor supplier delivery, quality, and cost performance.
• Resolve material shortages and expedite critical components.
• Conduct supplier reviews and support improvement plans.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Support sourcing and supplier rationalisation projects.
• Maintain purchasing and supplier data in the ERP system.

Skills

Supplier management

Purchasing

Analytical decision-making

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Orion Electrotech, a manufacturing-focused organisation, is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer / Supply Chain Lead to own purchasing while leading warehouse, goods-in, inventory and replenishment across a busy operation.

You will collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality and Sales to meet demand, drive continuous improvement, and balance supplier performance with cost. This role offers genuine career development and leadership opportunities.