Sourcing Specialist

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 28 April 2026
LOCATION
Nailsea
TYPE
Temporary
LEVEL
Associate
CATEGORY
Supply Chain
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SKILLS

Negotiate cost and delivery Supplier management PO placement and follow-up ERP updates Procurement activities Cost reduction Lead time reduction Technical knowledge

FULL DESCRIPTION

Sourcing Specialist

Company: [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]

Location: Nailsea

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Type: Temporary

Contract Length: 7-month contract

JOB DESCRIPTION

[Employer hidden] are currently recruiting a Sourcing Specialist on behalf of our client based in Nailsea. The role will be on a 7-month contract and offers a hybrid working arrangement.

ROLE

We are looking for someone with 2+ years of experience in Oil & Gas, Nuclear industry OR from an engineering background. The candidate needs to be a self-starter, highly motivated and process-oriented.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Negotiate best cost & delivery, with suppliers; place and follow up on POs for assigned commodities
  • Manage effective working relationships with suppliers for PO execution
  • Manage problems and schedule changes to ensure on time delivery
  • Update ERP to ensure accurate planning
  • Develops new solutions under guidance and/or in a team setting
  • Balance both tactical executions with strategic initiatives necessary to drive cost and lead time reduction
  • Works together with high-level individuals within the business
  • Work with Commodity Buyers on technical and commercial developments to develop awareness of manufacturing processes and improve product knowledge
  • Actively participate in supplier performance reviews
  • Contribute to projects as a team member or leads small projects
  • Manage the wing-to-wing procurement activities for assigned commodities. Apply sourcing policy, interface between supplier and entity with respect to specifications and budgets. Requires developed and strong foundation of function skills and knowledge of relevant purchasing and sourcing concepts.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Technical knowledge OR background in electrical fields (added advantage) / engineering.
  • Product knowledge: EFL, Oracle, connector harness, connector electrical
  • Skillset: Handle stress environment, communication and handling suppliers.

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