Senior Performance Analysis Engineer (Part Time)

Supply Chain Engineer (Contract) | Outside IR35 | Renewables Hardware Scale-Up

We are supporting a fast-scaling UK-based clean technology manufacturing business as it moves from low-volume production into a high-growth, industrialised manufacturing phase.

They are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager / Procurement Consultant to take ownership of a key commodity area and help drive supplier performance, cost optimisation, and scalable procurement processes.

This is a hands-on, commercially focused role suited to someone who thrives in complex, fast-moving environments where supply chain decisions directly impact product delivery and business growth.

Role Overview

You will take end-to-end ownership of a defined commodity area, managing supplier relationships, procurement activity, and commercial performance. The role requires strong negotiation capability, analytical thinking, and the ability to operate autonomously within a scaling organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage purchase activity, inventory tracking, and demand-driven procurement adjustments
• Own strategic supplier relationships and lead regular performance reviews
• Drive commercial negotiations including pricing, contracts, and long-term value agreements
• Act as the primary commercial interface between suppliers, engineering, and quality teams
• Lead full sourcing cycles from RFQ/RFI through to contract award
• Identify and onboard new suppliers focused on cost, quality, sustainability, and lead time
• Deliver cost reduction initiatives and support ongoing product cost-down activity
• Analyse supplier and cost data to generate insights and improve decision-making
• Develop and improve procurement processes to support scaling operations
• Support wider business needs across operations when required

Skills & Experience Required

• 5+ years’ experience in procurement / supply chain within manufacturing or similar environments
• Strong commercial negotiation and supplier management experience
• Proven ability to analyse quotations and challenge supplier pricing structures
• Good understanding of manufacturing cost drivers
• Experience working with ERP systems
• Strong analytical, organisational, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with electrical components or harness-related commodities is highly beneficial
• Willingness to travel to suppliers when required

Contract Details

• Outside IR35 (QDOS)
• UK-based (hybrid / site travel as required)
• Hybrid working
• Immediate start preferred

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping procurement and supply chain capability during a critical scale-up phase of a high-growth engineering business. There are scopes for extensions and even a permanent transition for the right person.