Procurement Specialist

Orion Electrotech; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic engineering firm in Slough is seeking a Procurement Specialist with at least three years of experience in engineering or manufacturing. This role involves managing supplier relationships, RFQs, and ensuring successful NPI projects. Candidates should be familiar with APQP processes and supply chain management. Competitive benefits include a pension plan and private health insurance.

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 with APQP/PPAP/Supplier Quality Planning Principles.
• Understanding of NPI lifecycle from prototype to production release.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to understand NPI requirements.
• Manage RFQs and evaluate supplier quotations based on multiple criteria.
• Monitor supplier performance against delivery schedules.

Skills

Supplier Management

NPI Project Understanding

APQP Familiarity

Supply Chain Management

Education

CIPS Level 4 Certification

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Procurement Specialist to join our client's dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have had three years 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 in 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

Additional Information

By joining this business as their new Procurement Specialist you will be rewarded with:

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.

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. To see our other available vacancies please visit our website.

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