Vickerstock are proud to be working in partnership with a leading global engineering and technology organisation to recruit a Sourcing Specialist 1 on a contract basis, supporting a major operational site in Inverness.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced sourcing or procurement professional to join a structured, process-driven environment, supporting purchase order execution, supplier management, and ERP accuracy within defined sourcing policies.
Sourcing Specialist 1 (Contract)
Rate: Up to £23 per hour (Outside IR35)
Location: Inverness
Working Pattern: 4 days on-site, 1 day remote
The Role
The successful candidate will play a key role in the execution of procurement activities, ensuring purchase orders are placed, tracked, and delivered in line with business requirements, budgets, and sourcing policies.
Key Responsibilities

• Place, manage, and follow up on purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery
• Manage supplier relationships to support PO execution and resolve issues
• Respond to schedule changes, supply disruptions, and procurement challenges
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records within ERP systems
• Apply sourcing policies and procurement procedures consistently
• Support the execution of functional procurement strategies
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align purchasing with operational needs
• Communicate procurement and technical information clearly to relevant parties
• Escalate issues outside defined parameters to senior team members as required

The Person

• Previous experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain roles
• Sourcing knowledge equivalent to degree level or through relevant experience
• Strong understanding of PO execution, supplier management, and sourcing processes
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work independently within established procedures
• Comfortable working collaboratively across cross-functional teams

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate outside IR35
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Exposure to structured procurement processes
• Opportunity to develop ERP, sourcing, and supplier management experience
• Collaborative, process-driven team environment

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Ruairi McCann, Recruitment Manager at Vickerstock 02890 313720
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