Strategic Procurement Lead – Manufacturing & NPI (Hybrid)

Rapiscan Systems; Salfords; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Rapiscan Systems in the United Kingdom is seeking a Buyer to join the Procurement team. The role focuses on mechanical and selected electromechanical procurement activities for our manufacturing site, managing supplier relationships, raising POs through to delivery, and driving cost reduction initiatives.

You will work closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality and Engineering teams to support New Product Introduction (NPI) projects, resolve supplier issues, and ensure timely delivery of

Qualifications

• Proven Purchasing experience from a Manufacturing background.
• Excellent communication / Negotiation skills.
• Proven track record of driving swift and effective resolution of supplier issues.

Responsibilities

• Identify new Suppliers to support Rapiscan growth.
• Manage strategic suppliers in support of Rapiscan Purchasing strategy.
• Raise and place Purchase Orders with accuracy and contract compliance.
• Negotiate supplier SLA/TCs to support Rapiscan policy.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) projects with procurement input.
• Identify cost saving opportunities and drive cost down initiatives.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Supplier management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rapiscan Systems in the United Kingdom is seeking a Buyer to join the Procurement team. The role focuses on mechanical and selected electromechanical procurement activities for our manufacturing site, managing supplier relationships, raising POs through to delivery, and driving cost reduction initiatives.

You will work closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality and Engineering teams to support New Product Introduction (NPI) projects, resolve supplier issues, and ensure timely delivery of