Facility Procurement Professional (Buyer / Supply Chain)

Location: Shrewsbury (Onsite)
Length: 12-Month Contract (Likely Extension)
Pay Rate: Up to £31.98 per hour (Inside IR35)

The Opportunity

We're recruiting for a Facility Procurement Professional to join a highly dynamic and growing manufacturing environment based in Shrewsbury.

This is a high-complexity, low-volume production setting, meaning no two days are the same. You'll play a key role in ensuring the site has everything it needs to operate efficiently, while helping to build a resilient and high-performing supplier network during an exciting period of growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with a portfolio of suppliers
• Raise and manage purchase orders for both production and prototype parts
• Ensure materials and services are delivered on time, at the right cost and quality
• Resolve supplier issues and drive performance improvements
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, quality improvements, and inventory reduction
• Collaborate with internal teams including engineering, production, finance, and supply chain

What We're Looking For

• Experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain (ideally 3+ years)
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Good analytical skills with confidence using Excel (Power BI is a bonus)
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams
• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment is highly desirable
• Ability to read engineering drawings is a plus

What Makes This Role Different

• A varied and fast-paced role where every day is different
• Opportunity to take ownership of your suppliers and workload
• Exposure to a complex and regulated manufacturing environment
• Be part of a business undergoing significant growth and transformation

Additional Info

• Full onsite role in Shrewsbury
• UK travel may be required to visit suppliers
• Working hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00-16:45, Friday 8:00-12:30