Sourcing Specialist Loughborough £40,000 - £48,000Are you a proactive Buyer or Procurement Specialist who enjoys variety, influence, and the satisfaction of seeing projects move from concept to delivery? We re recruiting on behalf of a long-established innovative engineering and technology manufacturer, who are expanding their Procurement and Supply Chain team following a successful turnaround and increasing order book.This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a hands-on, collaborative environment, where you ll have the freedom to make an impact without layers of bureaucracy.The OpportunityWorking closely with engineering, project management, finance, and quality teams, you ll play a central role in supporting both product development and ongoing supply activity.Your responsibilities will include:Managing day-to-day procurement activity, including raising POs, chasing suppliers, and resolving invoice or goods receipting issues.Leading sourcing for both direct and indirect categories, securing materials on a spot-buy basis to meet sales and operations planning needs.Supporting new product development projects, managing discussions between technical teams and suppliers to orchestrate practical solutions.Handling a diverse range of parts and commodities, from fasteners to compressors, requiring flexibility and curiosity.Negotiating pricing and terms, balancing cost, quality, and delivery to achieve the best overall business outcome.Maintaining accurate ..... full job details .....