Sourcing & Procurement Specialist (Manufacturing)

TL;DR

Sourcing & Procurement Specialist (Manufacturing): Managing category strategies and supplier relationships for a global manufacturing organization with an accent on cost reduction, risk mitigation, and supply chain continuity. Focus on negotiating strategic agreements, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and optimizing procurement processes within a high-performance team environment.

Location: Must be based in or able to commute to Gateshead, UK (Hybrid: 1 day per week WFH after training).

Company

hirify.global is a recruitment partner representing a leading global manufacturing organization.

What you will do

• Define and implement category and commodity strategies to minimize risk and reduce costs.
• Negotiate strategic agreements covering price, schedule, and terms.
• Manage supplier relationships to create competitive advantages and drive continuous improvement.
• Identify and develop alternate sources of supply.
• Conduct supplier site visits and evaluate capabilities.
• Apply lean enterprise principles to internal procurement processes to increase efficiency.

Requirements

• Must be based in or able to commute to Gateshead, UK.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or Engineering.
• Minimum 4-6 years of applicable experience in procurement.
• Understanding of lean enterprise principles and practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to have

• CIPS qualification.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with buy/sell options.
• Pension scheme (7% EE and 10% ER contribution).
• Option to participate in share purchase schemes.
• Subsidised meals and flexible start times (7-8am) with early Friday finish.