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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:
Negotiate/manage terms, claims, and vendor recovery
Ensure on-time delivery: PO placement, invoicing, and expediting
Coordinate supplier/product qualification with Quality & Engineering
Monitor supplier performance and manage risks
Develop alternative sources and risk mitigation for sole/single source suppliers
Identify and implement value-added supply chain improvements
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
Communicate issues and solutions at senior levels, internally and externally
Requirements:
Proven experience in sourcing/procurement within high-value, complex projects
Strong negotiation and contract management skills
Self-starter, adaptable, works well under pressure
Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder communication skills
Background:
Ability to manage a small number of key suppliers
Navigate supplier production/quality gateways
Experience in small-volume, high-value projects
Capable of guiding first-time suppliers through manufacturing processes
Desired Characteristics:
UK or Dual National (due to project requirements)
Security clearance preferred (not essential)
Background in defence or power-related industries
Experience managing high-value, bespoke components/assemblies
Willing to travel weekly to UK suppliers
Strong project and schedule management skills
Supplier quality and change management experience
Proactive, pragmatic approach to supplier issues
Competent in SAP, MS Office, and MS Project
