Procurement - Senior Specialist
CV-LibraryGaydon, WarwickshirecontractPosted: 15 May 2026
Apply NowExpleo is supporting a leading global automotive OEM in the search for an experienced Procurement Senior Specialist to join their high-performing team on a contract basis, in the Midlands.
Reporting directly to the Regional Purchasing Manager, this role will focus on managing the external supply chain across a portfolio of strategic suppliers, ensuring performance aligns with Quality, Cost, Delivery, Innovation, and Sustainability (QCDIS) targets.
This is a pivotal, cross-functional role operating at the centre of engineering, manufacturing, and commercial operations, driving both supplier performance and commercial outcomes across key programmes.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver cost targets across assigned commodities, supporting new product launches and ongoing cost reduction activity
Lead supplier negotiations and manage in-contract commercial issues (pricing, tooling, design change and claims)
Drive supplier performance through Supplier Business Reviews and continuous improvement activity
Act as a key interface across Product Engineering, Programme Teams, STA, Finance and Logistics
-Validate commercial contracts, cost models and manufacturing processes (BoD / BoP, capacity, tooling and value streams)
Support supply chain risk management and ensure compliance with internal processes and systems
Requirements
Background in automotive or complex manufacturing procurement / supply chain
Proven experience delivering cost, quality and delivery improvements across suppliers
Strong commercial, negotiation and stakeholder management capability
Ability to operate independently in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
Degree qualified or equivalent experienceIf you're interested in this exciting opportunity, please send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed)
Reporting directly to the Regional Purchasing Manager, this role will focus on managing the external supply chain across a portfolio of strategic suppliers, ensuring performance aligns with Quality, Cost, Delivery, Innovation, and Sustainability (QCDIS) targets.
This is a pivotal, cross-functional role operating at the centre of engineering, manufacturing, and commercial operations, driving both supplier performance and commercial outcomes across key programmes.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver cost targets across assigned commodities, supporting new product launches and ongoing cost reduction activity
Lead supplier negotiations and manage in-contract commercial issues (pricing, tooling, design change and claims)
Drive supplier performance through Supplier Business Reviews and continuous improvement activity
Act as a key interface across Product Engineering, Programme Teams, STA, Finance and Logistics
-Validate commercial contracts, cost models and manufacturing processes (BoD / BoP, capacity, tooling and value streams)
Support supply chain risk management and ensure compliance with internal processes and systems
Requirements
Background in automotive or complex manufacturing procurement / supply chain
Proven experience delivering cost, quality and delivery improvements across suppliers
Strong commercial, negotiation and stakeholder management capability
Ability to operate independently in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
Degree qualified or equivalent experienceIf you're interested in this exciting opportunity, please send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed)