Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist – Strategic Sourcing & Product Development

Chelmsford – Onsite

£40,000–£50,000

Strategic Procurement | Manufacturing | Forward Sourcing

I’m working with a leading international technology and manufacturing business looking to recruit a Procurement Specialist to support development programmes and shape supplier strategies for future production.

This role would suit someone with experience in strategic procurement or manufacturing purchasing, who enjoys working on sourcing decisions, supplier selection and commercial negotiations rather than day-to-day transactional buying.

Working closely with engineering, project teams and suppliers, you’ll review technical drawings and specifications, identify suitable suppliers, manage RFQs, negotiate commercial terms and award business ahead of production.

This role is an on-site role in Chelmsford. There will be days where you can work from home on occasion but initially it will be 5 days on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activities for development projects, from technical review through to supplier selection and award.
• Manage RFQs, supplier negotiations and commercial evaluations.
• Develop sourcing strategies for components required in future production.
• Work with engineering and project teams to understand technical requirements and identify suitable suppliers.
• Drive cost estimation, cost control and cost optimisation.
• Engage suppliers early to identify innovation and efficiency opportunities.
• Coordinate procurement activities to support project milestones and product launches.
• Assess supplier capabilities, commercial risks and supply chain resilience.
• Maintain supplier and material data within SAP/ERP systems and ensure procurement documentation is up to date.
• Monitor sourcing activities, project progress and procurement KPIs.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in strategic procurement, strategic purchasing or sourcing within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting product development, engineering or project-based sourcing.
• Experience managing RFQs, negotiating commercial terms and making supplier selection decisions.
• Ability to understand technical drawings, specifications and component requirements.
• Strong commercial, analytical and project management skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience with SAP or a similar ERP system.
• Experience in broader strategic purchasing or manufacturing procurement is equally relevant, provided you’ve been involved in supplier strategy, negotiations and sourcing decisions.

Salary & Benefits

• £40,000–£50,000 salary.
• 25 days’ annual leave.
• BUPA private medical insurance.
• Pension scheme.
• Open to relocating candidates within the UK - cover first 2 weeks of accommodation.

If this role sounds of interest, please apply and I can give you a call.

Tim Stock

tim.stock@83zero.com | 07980610737