3 engineering operations support jobs found

Role: Senior Sourcing Specialist Location: Cheltenham Duration: 12 months Rate: DOE Inside IR35 : Umbrella About our client: Our client is a leading aerospace engineering company specializing in jet engines, avionics, and integrated systems for both military and commercial aircraft. They operate major UK facilities, including maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) sites. Role Summary This 12‑month assignment combines commodity management, supplier execution, and NPI sourcing strategy into a single role. The Senior Lead Sourcing Specialist - Commodity: Manage and optimise a defined supplier panel and commodity portfolio Lead key negotiations, LTAs, EBQ structures, and commercial frameworks for both existing and new programs Drive supplier recovery and performance improvement to protect safety, quality, delivery, and cost Act as a key interface between Programs, Engineering, Operations, and suppliers to align sourcing strategy with business needsThe role requires an...

Location: Burton Upon Trent Business Unit: Rolling Stock Contract Type: 6‑Month Contract (Inside IR35) Rate: Competitive day rate (Inside IR35) Ford & Stanley are seeking an experienced Buyer to support day‑to‑day procurement activities at a Burton based depot during a period of increased operational demand. This role ensures continuity of supply and stable operational performance within a fast‑paced engineering and manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Manage daily purchasing of materials, components, and services. Raise, track, and expedite purchase orders to meet production schedules. Maintain stock levels and support planning teams with material availability updates. Act as the main point of contact for allocated suppliers, monitoring performance and resolving issues. Support cost‑saving initiatives and alternative sourcing options. Collaborate with production, planning, engineering, and quality teams to resolve supply constraints. Maintain accurate data in...

Senior Finance Business Partner Contract until March 2027 - Inside IR35 Bristol Based (60% onsite) Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our renowned manufacturing client for a Senior Finance Business Partner to work within a procurement ops team providing Financial direction for the Commercial Strategy. You will lead the financial decision process to support commercial decision making in the tendering of detail parts and the subsequent impact of tendering decisions on the financial health and performance of the detail parts supply chain (£200m+). Key challenges in this role will include continuous stakeholder management across multiple interfaces (accounting and procurement up to “Head ofs”), and negotiating with procurement suppliers on key financial topics and performance improvement plans. There will be recurring and ad-hoc activities in this varied role. Typical responsibilities will include; Lead the financial decision process to support commercial decision making...