Manufacturing Sourcing Specialist, Procurement
| Posting date: | 07 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £27,000 to £42,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | None |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 February 2026 |
| Location: | Stroud, GL10 3SX |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Expert Employment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1470 |
Summary
As a Supplier Sourcing Specialist, you will implement sourcing plans and tactics across your portfolio optimising: cost, quality, lead time and delivery against commercial and Engineering objectives.
Key skills
Degree or equivalent in supply chain related subject such as Manufacturing Technology, or other appropriate engineering technical degree.
Understanding of:
Electromechanical devices and systems, ie motors, generators
Electrical PWA board design, build, supply
Mechanical parts design, machining, coating, casting and / or 3D printing
The ideal candidate will have experience of a Supply Chain or Manufacturing environment for lower volume / higher complexity products such as:
Aerospace
Racing cars
Robotics
Instrumentation
What you will be doing
Launching Sourcing Projects
Negotiate Supplier Contracts
Conduct Request for Information process???
Conduct Request for Quote
Review and Negotiate Supplier Contract
Award and Finalize Sourcing Project
Document the performance of action plans and timelines for assigned sourcing projects.
Select a high-performance supply base for assigned portfolio, in accordance with a short-list of preferred suppliers defined by Category Managers.
Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers to meet specified quality, delivery and cost objectives.