Sourcing Specialist - Buying/Procurement
Location: Rugby
Contract: 1 Year (Inside IR35)
Rate: £30/hour
Hours: 37/week
Hybrid: 4 days on-site, 1 day from home after training
We're seeking a Sourcing Specialist to join a high-profile project delivering complex, high-value components. You'll manage an existing supply chain, ensuring delivery aligns with quality, cost, and time targets.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Negotiate/manage terms, claims, and vendor recovery
2. Ensure on-time delivery: PO placement, invoicing, and expediting
3. Coordinate supplier/product qualification with Quality & Engineering
4. Monitor supplier performance and manage risks
5. Develop alternative sources and risk mitigation for sole/single source suppliers
6. Identify and implement value-added supply chain improvements
7. Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
8. Communicate issues and solutions at senior levels, internally and externally
Requirements:
1. Proven experience in sourcing/procurement within high-value, complex projects
2. Strong negotiation and contract management skills
3. Self-starter, adaptable, works well under pressure
4. Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder communication skills
Background:
1. Ability to manage a small number of key suppliers
2. Navigate supplier production/quality gateways
3. Experience in small-volume, high-value projects
4. Capable of guiding first-time suppliers through manufacturing processes
Desired Characteristics:
1. UK or Dual National (due to project requirements)
2. Security clearance preferred (not essential)
3. Background in defence or power-related industries
4. Experience managing high-value, bespoke components/assemblies
5. Willing to travel weekly to UK suppliers
6. Strong project and schedule management skills
7. Supplier quality and change management experience
8. Proactive, pragmatic approach to supplier issues
9. Competent in SAP, MS Office, and MS Project
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