Strategic Sourcing Specialist in Rickmansworth

Benefits:

• 33 days’ holiday per year (including UK bank holidays), rising to 38 days over your first five years’ service.
• Company‑funded Health Cash Plan.
• Annual Bonus & Salary Review.
• Company Pension.
• Career development and training for all roles.
• ETL Employee Wellbeing Support: free eye tests, free Employee Assistance Programme, GP anytime.
• ETL People Perks: discounts on shopping, holidays, gym membership, days out, cinema and dining.
• Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme.
• Free on‑site Employee Gym (Hfd HQ) and subsidised Gym memberships via People Perks.
• Subsidised on‑site employee Café (Hfd HQ), with free refreshments for all employees.
• Free onsite parking, car share scheme and EV charging.
• Casual Business Dress.
• Flexible Hours available with core hours Monday‑Friday 8am‑4pm (no weekends/evening).
• Annual company events.

Role Overview:

The role of Strategic Sourcing Specialist is an exciting position during a period of significant growth. It is a hybrid role and can be based out of any of the ETL sites, incorporating all aspects of supply chain and supplier management at a strategic level. It also involves interaction with most departments, especially Engineering, Operations and PMO. Since ETL is a cutting‑edge design and manufacturing company, the role will require discussions with new and existing suppliers in terms of capabilities, negotiations and technical considerations across a range of products and contract sizes.

Key Accountabilities:

• Supplier Management – Source and qualify suppliers, evaluate supplier capabilities utilizing appropriate tools and negotiate prices and terms for purchased goods and services.
• Supply Chain Strategy – Develop and implement purchasing strategies to maximize value, quality and minimise costs.
• Collaboration – Work with internal teams including but not restricted to project teams, production and finance, to align all activities with the wider business needs.
• Market analysis – Conduct market analysis and research to identify potential suppliers assessing and optimising costs, market trends and risks.
• Inventory management – Monitor inventory levels and ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials to meet production and project needs.
• Reporting – Maintain accurate records of purchases and supplier performance in line with ETL’s policies and procedures and report on procurement activities to management.
• Project management – Represent procurement in any projects assigned.

Ideal Candidate Attributes:

• Team‑player.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Work on own initiative.
• Professional and approachable manner.
• Positive, confident, and can‑do attitude.
• Flexible and adaptable to fast paced and agile environments.

Location:

Hereford or Rickmansworth – hybrid working is available for this role.

Closing Date:

We are looking to commence the interview process without delay and reserve the right to close the opening early should we receive suitable applications.

BPSS Compliance:

All roles require BPSS compliance.

Visa Sponsorship:

We are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Agency Notice:

We are looking to source suitable candidates through our internal referral programme, direct marketing and talent team. Please note that we do not accept speculative CVs from external suppliers.