Bedfordshire
Full Time | 37.5 Hours Per Week
Hybrid Working | 4-Day Working Week
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Procurement Specialist to join a leading advanced engineering and manufacturing organisation supporting complex, high-technology programmes for UK and international customers.
Working within a dynamic Supply Chain function, you will be responsible for managing supplier performance, driving procurement activities, and ensuring the successful delivery of critical engineering products and services across multiple programmes.
This position offers a highly attractive 4-day working week (Monday to Thursday) alongside a hybrid working arrangement.
The Role
As a Senior Procurement Specialist, you will play a key role in managing strategic supplier relationships and delivering procurement excellence across a range of engineering commodities. You will work closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Programme teams to ensure suppliers meet delivery, cost, quality, and technical requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing strategic, critical, and tactical supplier relationships
Leading end-to-end sourcing activities including RFQs, tender evaluations, negotiations, and contract awards
Monitoring supplier performance and implementing corrective actions where required
Managing supply chain risk and developing mitigation strategies
Acting as the primary interface between suppliers and internal stakeholders
Managing supplier agreements and purchase orders in line with governance requirements
Supporting bids, proposals, and programme reviews
Driving continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and the wider supply chain
About You
We are looking for a commercially minded procurement professional with strong supplier management experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
You will ideally have:
Experience procuring complex engineered products such as mechanical assemblies, PCB assemblies, fabrications and machined components
Proven experience managing strategic supplier relationships and resolving complex delivery and cost challenges
Strong negotiation and commercial management skills
Excellent stakeholder management and comm...
Senior Procurement Specialist - Engineering in East Kilbride employer: Butler Ross
Butler Ross is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation in the public sector. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will have access to ongoing training and development opportunities, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package. The hybrid working model allows for flexibility, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding employment while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
