Procurement and Supplier Development Lead

This role is responsible for developing supply chain readiness and supplier capability to support a significant production ramp-up across complex manufacturing programmes. It focuses on supplier engagement, industrialisation activities and capacity assurance to enable sustainable growth, continuity of supply and long-term performance across an evolving manufacturing environment.

This position would suit a procurement or supply chain professional with strong experience in supplier development within a manufacturing environment. It is ideal for someone who enjoys working cross-functionally, improving supplier performance, supporting production growth and influencing strategic sourcing and investment decisions through data-driven analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead supplier development activities to ensure capacity, capability and supply chain readiness
• Conduct detailed supplier assessments, risk evaluations and run-at-rate demonstrations
• Collaborate with internal manufacturing, engineering, quality and commodity teams
• Support make-or-buy decisions and strategic sourcing recommendations
• Identify cost-saving, performance improvement and capacity expansion opportunities

Requirements:

• Strong experience in Supplier Development within Procurement or Supply Chain role
• Experience within highly regulated Manufacturing
• Excellent communication skills
• Degree qualified or similar
• Awareness of APQP and Lean Principles

Permanent
Salary: £50k - £60k (dependent on experience).
Location: South Manchester
Full Time: 0800-1630 (Mon-Thurs), 0800-1300 (Fri) - flexible, 37 hours per week
Benefits: 7% Pension Contributions, 4% from candidate, 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, life assurance, sick pay, employee assistance programme, wellbeing initiatives, cycle to work scheme, free parking, EV charging points.

Contact Details:
For inquiries or to apply, please contact Jacob on 0161 4166249 or jacob@emp-sol.com