Orion Electrotech
Procurement Lead
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Procurement Lead
The Company
Looking for an opportunity to take ownership of procurement performance and drive meaningful improvements across a manufacturing business? We're working with a well-established engineering manufacturer looking to add a Procurement Lead to their team. This Procurement Lead role offers the opportunity to join a company known for designing and manufacturing high-performance products supplied into specialist automotive, motorcycle and motorsport sectors. The business has built a strong reputation for quality, innovation and engineering excellence.
As a Procurement Lead, you'll play a key role in developing a more controlled, data-driven and increasingly automated approach to purchasing. This position combines hands-on procurement activities with process improvement, supplier development and MRP optimisation.
Role and Responsibilities
As a Procurement Lead, your key responsibilities will include:
- Taking ownership of procurement performance, control and continuous improvement
- Leading supplier development, negotiations and sourcing activities
- Improving MRP accuracy, purchasing processes and system automation
- Monitoring procurement KPIs and implementing recovery plans where required
- Working closely with Operations, Production and suppliers to manage risks and material availability
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This Procurement Lead position offers variety and the opportunity to make an impact within the team.
Key Requirements
To be considered for this Procurement Lead, you will need:
- Previous procurement, purchasing or supply chain experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment
- Strong MRP/ERP systems knowledge and practical experience
- Advanced Excel and analytical skills
- Experience forecasting demand and managing inventory requirements
- Strong supplier management, negotiation and commercial skills
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What They Can Offer You
As the new Procurement Lead, you can expect:
- Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
- Location: Witney, Oxfordshire
This Procurement Lead role is ideal for someone looking to take ownership of a procurement function and drive continuous improvement within a specialist engineering manufacturer.
What Next?
If you like the sound of this Procurement Lead, simply click apply now.
Need more information? Please contact Tom Schwartz for a confidential conversation.
We thank you for your application in advance. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, unfortunately, we are not able to respond to every application personally; therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
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