Supplier Quality & Procurement Specialist

Supplier Quality & Procurement Specialist (Part-Time)

Location: Aylesford, Kent (Hybrid)

Salary: £22,800 – £28,800 (21 hours per week)

Equivalent Full-Time Salary: £38,000 – £48,000

Hours: 21 hours per week

Working Pattern

• Preferred: 3 full days per week (8am–4pm or 9am–5pm)
• Flexible working pattern considered (e.g. shorter hours across more days)
• One working day must be Monday
• Up to 1 day working from home available

We are seeking a Supplier Quality & Procurement Specialist to support purchasing, supplier management and quality activities within a regulated manufacturing environment.

Working closely with Manufacturing, Quality and Operations teams, you will ensure materials and services are sourced efficiently, supplier performance is maintained, and compliance requirements are met.

• Manage purchasing and planning activities through the ERP system.
• Source and procure materials, services and equipment to support manufacturing operations.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts and supplier agreements.
• Support supplier onboarding, qualification, audits and performance management.
• Investigate and resolve supplier quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready documentation and records.
• Support quality, customer and regulatory audits.
• Assist with CAPAs, change controls, deviations and other QMS activities.
• Monitor supply risks and identify alternative sourcing solutions where required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements.
• Support KPI reporting, data analysis and cross-functional projects.

• Previous experience in procurement, purchasing, planning or supply chain.
• Experience with in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of supplier management and procurement processes.
• Experience using ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 desirable).
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

• Experience with in a regulated manufacturing environment (GMP preferred).
• Knowledge of supplier quality processes, QMS and audits.
• Understanding of risk management tools such as FMEA.
• CIPS qualification or working towards one.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional seeking a flexible part-time role with a strong focus on supplier quality, compliance and continuous improvement.