Procurement Specialist

Orion Electrotech; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a highly skilled Procurement Specialist to join a dynamic team in England. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years' experience in engineering or manufacturing, with expertise in NPI Projects and a thorough understanding of APQP. Responsibilities include managing supplier relationships, RFQs, and sourcing materials for projects. Benefits include pension, health insurance, and significant holiday allowance.

Benefits

Company pension

25 days holiday plus 8 days for Bank Holiday

Life Assurance

Private Health Insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an Engineering or Manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity or exposure to APQP/PPAP/Supplier Quality Planning Principles.
• Understanding of NPI lifecycle, from prototype through to production release.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering, R&D, and project teams to understand NPI requirements.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers.
• Manage RFQs and assist in evaluating supplier quotations.

Skills

Engineering experience

Manufacturing experience

NPI Projects

APQP understanding

Supplier relationship management

Education

CIPS Level 4 Certification

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Procurement Specialist to join our client’s dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have had three years of experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment, worked on NPI Projects and understand APQP.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering, R&D, and project teams to understand NPI requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, acting as first point of contact for programme activities.
• Manage RFQs and assist in evaluating supplier quotations based on cost, capability and lead time.
• Monitor supplier performance and follow up on delivery schedules, escalating potential issues early.
• Support sourcing and purchasing of materials and components for NPI projects in line with programme schedule.
• Develop suppliers to introduce and coach them through APQP processes.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an Engineering or Manufacturing environment.
• Completed CIPS Level 4 Certification.
• Familiarity or exposure to APQP/PPAP/Supplier Quality Planning Principles.
• Understanding of NPI lifecycle, from prototype through to production release.
• Experience in supply chain management, sourcing processes and BOM structures.

Benefits

• Company pension
• 25 days holiday plus 8 days for Bank Holiday
• Life Assurance
• Private Health Insurance

This role demands a data‑driven professional with leadership capabilities, capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

If this role of Procurement Specialist is of interest simply click apply or if you have any further questions please contact David Thompson at Orion Electrotech Reading.