Procurement Lead

Orion Electrotech Ltd; Curbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Electrotech Ltd is seeking a Procurement Lead to take ownership of procurement performance and drive continuous improvement within a specialist engineering manufacturer. The role combines hands-on purchasing with data-driven process improvement and supplier development.

Based in Witney, Oxfordshire, the position offers an opportunity to optimise MRP, improve purchasing processes and enhance automation across the function.

Qualifications

• Must have procurement, purchasing or supply chain experience in a manufacturing/engineering environment.
• Strong MRP/ERP knowledge and practical experience.
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills.
• Experience forecasting demand and managing inventory requirements.
• Strong supplier management, negotiation and commercial skills.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of procurement performance, control and continuous improvement.
• Lead supplier development, negotiations and sourcing activities.
• Improve MRP accuracy, purchasing processes and system automation.
• Monitor procurement KPIs and implement recovery plans where required.
• Work with Operations, Production and suppliers to manage risks and material availability.

Skills

MRP/ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Forecasting demand

Inventory management

Supplier management

Negotiation

Commercial acumen

Tools

ERP software

Excel

Job description

Procurement Lead

The Company

Looking for an opportunity to take ownership of procurement performance and drive meaningful improvements across a manufacturing business?

We're working with a well-established engineering manufacturer looking to add a Procurement Lead to their team. This Procurement Lead role offers the opportunity to join a company known for designing and manufacturing high-performance products supplied into specialist automotive, motorcycle and motorsport sectors. The business has built a strong reputation for quality, innovation and engineering excellence.

As a Procurement Lead, you'll play a key role in developing a more controlled, data-driven and increasingly automated approach to purchasing. This position combines hands-on procurement activities with process improvement, supplier development and MRP optimisation.

Role and Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of procurement performance, control and continuous improvement


• Leading supplier development, negotiations and sourcing activities


• Improving MRP accuracy, purchasing processes and system automation


• Monitoring procurement KPIs and implementing recovery plans where required


• Working closely with Operations, Production and suppliers to manage risks and material availability

This Procurement Lead position offers variety and the opportunity to make an impact within the team.

Key Requirements

• Previous procurement, purchasing or supply chain experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment


• Strong MRP/ERP systems knowledge and practical experience


• Advanced Excel and analytical skills


• Experience forecasting demand and managing inventory requirements


• Strong supplier management, negotiation and commercial skills

What They Can Offer You

As the new Procurement Lead, you can expect:

Salary: £40, 000 - £45, 000

Location: Witney, Oxfordshire

This Procurement Lead role is ideal for someone looking to take ownership of a procurement function and drive continuous improvement within a specialist engineering manufacturer.

We thank you for your application in advance. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, unfortunately, we are not able to respond to every application personally; therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

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