NPI Tooling Procurement Lead

Artifex; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Artifex is seeking a Tooling Procurement Specialist to lead sourcing for tooling, fixtures, jigs, gauges and related equipment across our manufacturing projects. You will negotiate contracts, select suppliers, and monitor performance to ensure value and delivery aligned with project timelines.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Commercial teams to support successful product launches, drive cost optimisation and continuous improvement, and manage tooling spend with

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial procurement with tooling and supplier management.
• Strong negotiator with analytical, organized, and stakeholder-influencing skills.
• Experience with NPI projects and tooling cost management is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing for tooling, fixtures, jigs, gauges, and related equipment.
• Negotiate contracts, manage supplier selection, and monitor performance.
• Support tooling delivery to project timelines and contribute to budget spend analysis.

Job description

Artifex is seeking a Tooling Procurement Specialist to lead sourcing for tooling, fixtures, jigs, gauges and related equipment across our manufacturing projects. You will negotiate contracts, select suppliers, and monitor performance to ensure value and delivery aligned with project timelines.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Commercial teams to support successful product launches, drive cost optimisation and continuous improvement, and manage tooling spend with