Procurement Lead: Data-Driven Purchasing & Supplier Growth

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

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.