Procurement Specialist

83zero Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ annual leave

BUPA private medical insurance

Relocation support (UK)

Job summary

83zero Ltd. is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join its strategic sourcing and product development workstreams in Chelmsford. You will lead supplier selection, run RFQs and negotiate terms to support development programmes and future production.

You’ll collaborate with engineering and project teams to understand technical requirements, develop sourcing strategies, and drive cost reduction while maintaining strong supplier relationships and data integrity in SAP/ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic procurement or sourcing within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting product development, engineering or project-based sourcing.
• Experience managing RFQs, negotiating commercial terms and supplier selection decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activities for development projects, from technical review through to supplier selection and award.
• Manage RFQs, supplier negotiations and commercial evaluations.
• Develop sourcing strategies for components required in future production.
• Work with engineering and project teams to understand technical requirements and identify suitable suppliers.
• Drive cost estimation, cost control and cost optimisation.
• Engage suppliers early to identify innovation and efficiency opportunities.
• Coordinate procurement activities to support project milestones and product launches.
• Assess supplier capabilities, commercial risks and supply chain resilience.
• Maintain supplier and material data within SAP/ERP systems and ensure procurement documentation is up to date.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Supplier negotiations

RFQs

Supplier selection

Cost estimation

Cost control

SAP

ERP systems

MS Office

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Procurement Specialist – Strategic Sourcing & Product Development

Strategic Procurement | Manufacturing | Forward Sourcing

I’m working with a leading international technology and manufacturing business looking to recruit a Procurement Specialist to support development programmes and shape supplier strategies for future production.

This role would suit someone with experience in strategic procurement or manufacturing purchasing, who enjoys working on sourcing decisions, supplier selection and commercial negotiations rather than day-to-day transactional buying.

Working closely with engineering, project teams and suppliers, you’ll review technical drawings and specifications, identify suitable suppliers, manage RFQs, negotiate commercial terms and award business ahead of production.

This role is an on-site role in Chelmsford. There will be days where you can work from home on occasion but initially it will be 5 days on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activities for development projects, from technical review through to supplier selection and award.
• Manage RFQs, supplier negotiations and commercial evaluations.
• Develop sourcing strategies for components required in future production.
• Work with engineering and project teams to understand technical requirements and identify suitable suppliers.
• Drive cost estimation, cost control and cost optimisation.
• Engage suppliers early to identify innovation and efficiency opportunities.
• Coordinate procurement activities to support project milestones and product launches.
• Assess supplier capabilities, commercial risks and supply chain resilience.
• Maintain supplier and material data within SAP/ERP systems and ensure procurement documentation is up to date.
• Monitor sourcing activities, project progress and procurement KPIs.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in strategic procurement, strategic purchasing or sourcing within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting product development, engineering or project-based sourcing.
• Experience managing RFQs, negotiating commercial terms and making supplier selection decisions.
• Ability to understand technical drawings, specifications and component requirements.
• Strong commercial, analytical and project management skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience with SAP or a similar ERP system.
• Experience in broader strategic purchasing or manufacturing procurement is equally relevant, provided you’ve been involved in supplier strategy, negotiations and sourcing decisions.

Salary & Benefits

• 25 days’ annual leave.
• BUPA private medical insurance.
• Open to relocating candidates within the UK - cover first 2 weeks of accommodation.