Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Your new company
An established, regulated manufacturing organisation is seeking a buyer to monitor, control, and strengthen its supply chain, including subcontract manufacturers. This job plays a critical part in ensuring cost efficiency, supply chain resilience, regulatory compliance, and on-time delivery within a fast-paced and security-conscious environment.
Your new role
- Monitor and control the supply chain to ensure cost-effectiveness of products, robustness and resilience of supply routes and adequate capacity to meet operational demands.
- Manage subcontract and supply chain agreements, including preparation and negotiation.
- Identify, develop, and establish cost-effective and resilient supply chains, including face-to-face supplier engagement.
- Conduct supplier evaluations, audits, and ongoing performance assessments.
- Verify and validate supplier quotations to ensure commercial accuracy and value.
- Take ownership of subcontractor and supplier delivery performance.
- Report on inventory availability, holding levels, and risks.
- Manage supply chain-related projects, delivering objectives within agreed timelines.
- Work in accordance with ISO standards and internal quality frameworks.
What you'll need to succeed
- Eligibility for Security Clearance
- Proven experience in supply chain, procurement, or senior buying within a manufacturing environment
- Strong ability to prepare, manage, and negotiate supplier and subcontract agreements
- Results-driven with a track record of meeting or exceeding targets
- Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
- Advanced Excel (or equivalent) capability
- High attention to detail with a structured, logical problem-solving approach
- Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
- A clear, confident communicator able to work cross-functionally
What you'll get in return
- 25 days annual leave
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Training & development opportunities
- In-house incentives
- Performance-related bonus scheme
- Hybrid and flexible working options
- Healthcare scheme
- Workplace pension
You will join a collaborative procurement function within a well-structured organisation, with opportunities to develop your commercial expertise, influence supplier strategy, and contribute to continuous improvement in procurement practices.
What you need to do now
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