Supply Chain Specialist - Engineering

Elix Sourcing Solutions; Taunton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering business in Taunton is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to support the purchasing team and maintain supplier relationships. The role offers a salary between £36,000 - £42,000 alongside training and development opportunities. Ideal candidates will have supply chain experience within engineering or manufacturing, a full UK driving license, and a readiness to progress in their careers. This position provides stability and the potential for growth into senior management roles within a company known for its staff retention.

Benefits

Training

Career progression

Early Friday finish

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain roles within engineering or manufacturing environments.
• Willingness to travel for supplier visits as needed.
• Desire for career progression and skill development.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with external suppliers and purchasing team.
• Ensure adequate stock levels and quality products.
• Prepare for potential move into senior roles.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Ability to develop skills

Full UK driving license

Job description

Supply Chain Specialist - Engineering

£36,000 - £42,000 + Training + Progression + Early Friday Finish

Monday - Thursday, 08:00 - 17:00. Friday, 08:00 - 14:00

Taunton

Do you have supply chain experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment? Are you looking for a new role within a leading engineering business who are offering quick progression into a senior role? Do you want a long term, stable role within a business who pride themselves on staff retention and development?

Due to continued growth, my client is looking for a supply chain specialist to join the team at their state of the art facility in Taunton. The successful applicant will play a vital role within an expanding company and supply chain team and will be working closely with the purchasing manager, the materials department and external suppliers. This role offers excellent variety as you will be required to travel to new & existing supplier sites to maintain relationships and ensure that the production team have adequate stock levels & quality products when travelling a company vehicle will be provided. As the team look to kick on in 2026 you will have the opportunity to move into a senior/management role within the department which will come with further responsibilities and a salary increase.

You will be working for an expanding business that has been at the forefront of its industry for over 20 years! Specialising in full concept-to-completion solutions for customers - from in-house design and manufacturing to providing full turnkey installations, service, and product training. This is an exciting time to gain access to excellent company training, development opportunities, and a varied role within a business that prides itself on staff retention.

For more information please click apply and contact Patrick Walsh - Reference 4780 - (phone number removed)

The Role

• Working with external suppliers and the purchasing team
• Based on site with occasional travel to suppliers facilities
• The chance to move into senior roles in the near future

The Candidate

• Supply chain experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment
• Keen to develop your skills and progress
• A commutable distance to Taunton with a full UK driving license

Consultant: Patrick Walsh