Procurement Specialist

Job Title: Facility NPI Procurement Professional

Location: Peterlee, UK

Hourly Rate: £29.74 per hour / Inside IR35

Hours: 36.5 hours per week

Travel: Up to 5%

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Overview

We are currently seeking a Facility NPI Procurement Professional to support new product introduction (NPI) activities within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role plays a key part in ensuring a seamless, efficient, and resilient supply chain, working closely with internal teams and external suppliers to deliver operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of a lean, responsive, and reliable flow of materials and services for NPI programmes, from source through to point of use
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, inventory optimisation, and quality improvement
• Contribute to business case development and risk assessment, collaborating with internal stakeholders to implement solutions
• Monitor and manage procurement activities to meet targets relating to cost, quality, and delivery performance
• Build strong working relationships with suppliers and internal partners to resolve facility-specific issues
• Ensure procurement processes support efficient and effective facility operations

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills, with the ability to interpret data and identify key insights
• Ability to define problems, evaluate options, and recommend effective solutions
• Understanding of Manufacturing Requirements Planning (MRP) and material scheduling processes
• Experience in supplier management, including resolving routine issues and ensuring delivery and quality standards are met
• Knowledge of supply chain processes and the ability to identify trends and improvement opportunities

Desirable Skills

• Experience with SAP and/or MACH1 systems

Why Apply? xwzovoh

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing environment, contributing to innovative NPI programmes while developing your procurement and supply chain expertise.