Procurement And Supplier Development Lead in Ringway

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

Benefits

Permanent – Salary: £50k – £60k (dependent on experience).
Location: South Manchester. Full Time: (Apply online only) (Mon‑Thurs), (Apply online only) (Fri) – flexible, 37 hours per week.

• 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 (phone number removed) or (url removed)