Manufacturing Work, Jobs in Bridgend (with Salaries)

Supplier Relationship Specialist
QuidelOrtho —Pencoed
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Employee assistance programme
- Gym membership
5d
Process Operator
Vale Clydach Refinery —Clydach
- £33,435 - £36,221 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- IT
- Power tools
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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5d
Assembly Specialist-2
Oshkosh AeroTech —Pyle
Cleaning Supervisor
Mrs Buckét Commercial Cleaning Services Ltd. —Bridgend
- £14.44 - £14.45 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Communication skills
- Referral programme
Quick apply
11d
CNC Operator
TAG Precision Engineering Limited —Bridgend
- £15 - £18 an hour
- Overtime
- CAD
- In-person
- Mechanical knowledge
Quick apply
Food Production Operative
ThePetFoodPeople® —Ynyshir
- £12.85 - £14.75 an hour
- Full-time
- Mechanical knowledge
Quick apply
3d
Experienced Sewing Machinist
SOFA MOODS LTD —Bridgend
- £14.36 an hour
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Warehouse experience
- In-person
Quick apply
5d
General yard operative
EMR Group —Cardiff
- Full-time
- Customer service
- IT
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Production Operative
Skitech Systems —Newport
- £10.85 - £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- No experience needed
- Warehouse experience
- Power tools
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
3d
Production Support Operative
Engineered Performance Coatings Ltd —Cardiff
- £24,785 - £27,000 a year
- Full-time
- Warehouse experience
- Power tools
- In-person
Quick apply
Manufacturing Operator
Coppice —Bridgend
- £13.38 an hour
- Full-time
- Mechanical knowledge
- Free parking
Quick apply
Cleaning Technician
Mrs Buckét Commercial Cleaning Services Ltd. —Pontyclun
- £13.44 - £13.45 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Communication skills
- Referral programme
Quick apply
Assembly Operator
TBD (Owen Holland) Limited —Bridgend
- £13.00 - £15.50 an hour
- Overtime
- Basic maths
- Power tools
- In-person
- Annual leave
Quick apply
5d
Assembly/Mechanical Fitter
Oshkosh AeroTech —Pyle
Production Operator
Siderise Insulation —Maesteg
- Up to £27,500 a year
- Overtime
- Computer literacy
- English
- Windows
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
5d
Machine Operator
Ensinger Machined Parts —Porth
- £26,440 a year
- Full-time
- Programmable logic controllers
- In-person
- Mechanical knowledge
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
Manufacturing Technician
PCI Pharma Services —Tredegar
- Full-time
10d
Night Hygiene Operative
Castle Dairies Ltd —Caerphilly
- £12.90 - £16.12 an hour
- Full-time
- Power tools
- Construction
- In-person
Quick apply
Orthotic Technician
Wide Ltd —Cardiff
- Full-time
- In-person
- Free parking
- Gym membership
Quick apply
21h
Plater/Fabricator
KCJ Care & Wellbeing —Bridgend
- £19.00 - £20.50 an hour
- Overtime
- Power tools
- Welding
- In-person
Quick apply

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Supplier Relationship Specialist

QuidelOrtho -
Pencoed

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Job details

Full-time
5 days ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
On-site gym
Company pension
Canteen
Employee assistance programme
Gym membership

Qualifications

Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
CIPS
Procurement
Supply chain
Performance management
Analysis skills
Bachelor's degree
Contracts
Business
Communication skills

Full job description

The Opportunity

QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most – home to hospital, lab to clinic.

Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.

Supplier Relationship Specialist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Supplier Relationship Specialist to join our Procurement team. Based at our Pencoed facility, this permanent role offers hybrid working and the chance to build and strengthen strategic supplier relationships that support our operational and commercial objectives.

Your new role:
As the Supplier Relationship Specialist you will support the management of key supplier relationships to ensure continuity of supply, strong performance, and alignment with business needs. Your role will focus on supplier performance tracking, issue resolution, stakeholder coordination, and execution of sourcing and improvement initiatives.

In the role, you will work closely with internal teams and suppliers to maintain service levels, support sourcing activities, and contribute to continuous improvement across the supply base.

What you’ll be doing:

Supplier Relationship Support
Day-to-day management of assigned suppliers, including maintaining communication, tracking performance metrics, and coordinating supplier business reviews. Helping ensure suppliers meet expectations for quality, cost, and delivery.
Supplier Performance & Reporting
Maintain supplier scorecards and performance dashboards. Analyse data on financial, delivery, quality, and service levels, and highlight risks or trends to stakeholders and suppliers.
Issue Resolution & Supply Continuity
Support resolution of supply or performance issues by coordinating with suppliers and internal teams. Escalate risks as needed and help track corrective actions.
Stakeholder Coordination
Partner with Supply Chain, Quality, R&D, and Finance to support operational needs, including supply continuity, product changes, and new product introductions.
Sourcing & Procurement Support
Assist in RFIs/RFPs, supplier onboarding, and contract administration. Support negotiations through data preparation and market research.
Continuous Improvement
Identify and support opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and supplier performance enhancements.
Data Management & Compliance
Maintain accurate supplier records, contracts, and documentation. Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and Approved Supplier List requirements.

What you’ll need to succeed:

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, or related field
Previous demonstrable experience in procurement, supply chain, or supplier management.
Experience working with suppliers or external partners.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferred Skills:

Exposure to supplier performance management or scorecards.
Understanding of procurement processes (RFx, contracts, supplier onboarding).
Basic commercial awareness (cost drivers, pricing, total cost concepts).
Experience in a regulated or manufacturing environment.
Professional certification (e.g., CIPS) or working towards.

What we offer:

Competitive Salary
Yearly Salary Reviews
Attractive Pension Scheme
Bonus Scheme
Life Assurance
Private Medical (If applicable)
LinkedIn Learning
Cycle to Work Scheme
Free Onsite Gym
Subsidised Canteen
25 days Holidays + 8 Bank Holidays (Milestone Increases Available)
Employee Assistance Programme
Reward & Recognition Programmes
State-Of-The-Art facilities
Exceptional career developmental prospects
Strong culture centred around collaboration & customer focus.

Equal Opportunity

QuidelOrtho believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. QuidelOrtho is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform the duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected] .

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