Procurement Specialist (Inside IR35)
BH-331150
Posted: 25/03/2026
- £20 - £25 per hour
- England Yorkshire Morley
- Contract
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Power Generation, T&D
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T&D
Procurement Specialist
Our client is seeking a highly driven Procurement Specialist to play a critical role in supporting new product introduction (NPI) and new product development (NPD) initiatives. This position sits at the intersection of procurement, engineering, and supply chain, ensuring that new products are launched on time, within budget, and with robust supplier strategies in place.
Key Responsibilities
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
Our client is seeking a highly driven Procurement Specialist to play a critical role in supporting new product introduction (NPI) and new product development (NPD) initiatives. This position sits at the intersection of procurement, engineering, and supply chain, ensuring that new products are launched on time, within budget, and with robust supplier strategies in place.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead procurement activities for new product introduction (NPI) and new product development (NPD) projects
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers aligned with project timelines and cost targets
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, R&D, quality, and manufacturing teams
- Drive cost reduction initiatives through strategic sourcing and negotiation
- Manage RFQs, supplier selection, and contract negotiations
- Ensure supplier readiness for production, including capacity, quality, and compliance
- Mitigate supply chain risks and develop contingency plans
- Track and report procurement milestones to support project delivery
- Proven experience in procurement within NPI/NPD environments
- Strong understanding of supply chain, sourcing strategies, and supplier management
- Experience working with cross-functional product development teams
- Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in ERP systems and procurement tools
- Experience in electronics, manufacturing
- Knowledge of cost modeling and value engineering
- Familiarity with quality standards and regulatory requirements
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.