Procurement and Supplier Development Lead

Employment Solutions Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Procurement and Supplier Development Lead in South Manchester. The role involves enhancing supplier capabilities and engaging across manufacturing teams to support production ramp-up and long-term performance. Candidates must have strong experience in supplier development within regulated manufacturing and excellent communication skills. This position offers a salary between £50k and £60k, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including pension contributions, holidays, and wellbeing initiatives.

Benefits

7% Pension Contributions

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Life assurance

Sick pay

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing initiatives

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

EV charging points

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Supplier Development within Procurement or Supply Chain role.
• Experience within highly regulated Manufacturing.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Awareness of APQP and Lean Principles.

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.

Skills

Supplier Development

Regulatory Compliance

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Education

Degree qualified or similar

Job description

Procurement and Supplier Development Lead

Develop supply chain readiness and supplier capability to support a significant production ramp‑up across complex manufacturing programmes. The role 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. It is suitable for a procurement or supply chain professional with strong experience in supplier development within a manufacturing environment, 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: 37 hours per week, Mon‑Thurs & Fri (Apply online only)

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)