Supply Chain Specialist

Advanced Technical Recruitment; West of England; Presencial; GBP 45.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Advanced Technical Recruitment is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist for a large Bristol-based manufacturing site. You will ensure sourcing alignment with project goals, budgets and quality across the NPI lifecycle, representing procurement in reviews and coordinating with design and manufacturing teams.

You will manage multiple projects, prepare supplier packs, and act as account manager to key suppliers. The role is fixed-term for 12 months with onsite work and potential permanency.

Formación

• A purchasing / supply chain qualification such as CIPS Level 4, or significant experience in procurement.
• Strong working knowledge of Supply Chain Management, ERP and MRP systems.
• Track record in engineering/production environments managing deadlines and changes to ensure quality and delivery objectives.

Responsabilidades

• Represent procurement during NPI reviews and work with development teams and Group Strategic Sourcing.
• Lead project procurement planning, provide vendor selections, and manage supplier relationships.
• Prepare procurement boards, business cases and project plans with clear timelines and critical path points.
• Source prototype parts and set up long-term supplier arrangements for product launch.

Conocimientos

Supply Chain

Purchasing

Procurement

Process Improvement

CIPS

ERP

MRP

Project Management

Programme Management

Educación

CIPS Level 4 or equivalent

Herramientas

ERP

MRP

Descripción del empleo

We are now looking for a Supply Chain Specialist to join a large manufacturing site in Bristol, where your primary focus is to ensure that the sourcing element of projects and new products are delivered on time, to budget and to the highest quality standards.

You will represent the procurement function during NPI reviews, working closely with development teams, manufacturing engineers and Group Strategic Sourcing to ensure a capable and appropriate supply chain is designed in.

This role is a key member of the Procurement team, programme managing and working in partnership with design engineers, manufacturing engineers and the project governance team to ensure that prototype parts are sourced to achieve project requirements and a supply chain is established before product launch that achieves the cost target requirements.

Managing multiple projects concurrently, you should have excellent time management and workload management skills coupled with the technical expertise to lead projects.

You will prepare, produce, and share vendor selection and sourcing board packs, business cases, Project Plans with timescales, critical path points and completion dates.

You will participate in supplier selections, visiting key suppliers during the process and/or set up process until long term arrangements are established; and act as an account manager for the supplier on behalf of the project.

The role is offered full time, fixed term for 12 months, with real potential to become permanent after initial 12 months. Working onsite, you will work closely with all key departments as mentioned.

Working with a growing tech company, you will enjoy a range of generous benefits alongside a competitive salary, coupled with future development / progression opportunities.

Experience and Qualifications:

A purchasing / supply chain qualification such as CIPS Level 4, or significant experience working in a purchasing function is essential for this role.

A strong working knowledge of Supply Chain Management, ERP and MRP systems is required.

Essential for this role is a track record in an engineering/production environment driven by challenging deadlines and managing changes to ensure quality and delivery objectives are achieved.

Additional Information:

Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK without ever requiring sponsorship. Copies of Passports / Visas will be requested for verification.

Salary / benefits:

c 45-60k plus generous benefits

Job Term:

12 months Fixed Term, potentially leading to Permanent, Full Time, Onsite

Skills:

Supply Chain, Buyer, Purchasing, Procurement, Process Improvement, CIPS, ERP, MRP, Project Management, Programme Management.