At Corin, we are redefining orthopaedics through innovation, robotics, digital technologies and data-driven solutions that help surgeons deliver better outcomes for patients worldwide.
As a global leader in orthopaedic technology, we combine cutting-edge science with a collaborative culture where our people are empowered to make a real impact.
Supplier Development Coordinator
Location: Cirencester (Hybrid after probation)
Are you an organised and proactive supply chain professional with a passion for supplier development and project coordination? We are looking for a Supplier Development Coordinator to play a key role in strengthening and developing our supplier network, ensuring continuity of supply and supporting the successful introduction of new products and suppliers across the organisation.
This is an exciting opportunity to work cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Engineering, Operations and Regulatory teams, coordinating critical supplier-related activities from initial identification through qualification and production readiness.
The Role
As a Supplier Development Coordinator, you will support the development, qualification and implementation of both new and existing suppliers. You will coordinate activities associated with supplier onboarding, business integration, second sourcing initiatives, New Product Introduction (NPI), supplier transfers and supply continuity programmes.
You will be responsible for ensuring supplier projects are effectively planned, monitored and progressed, helping the business reduce risk and improve supply chain resilience.
What you’ll do
Supplier Onboarding & Integration
- Support supplier setup activities related to business integrations and product transfers.
- Manage the completion of supplier documentation, quality requirements, commercial information and system setup activities.
- Act as a key liaison between suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure requirements are understood and delivered.
- Escalate project risks, delays and unresolved actions that could impact implementation timelines.
- Support the identification and implementation of second-source suppliers for critical materials and components.
- Assist with prioritising second-source opportunities based on business risk, impact and complexity.
New Product Introduction (NPI)
- Represent Supplier Development within NPI projects.
- Work closely with Engineering, Quality and Procurement teams to ensure supplier requirements, specifications and timelines are clearly defined.
- Track tooling, sample submissions, first article inspections, validation activities and supplier production readiness.
- Ensure supplier-related actions are completed ahead of key project milestones and product launches.
Supplier Qualification & Development
- Coordinate supplier qualification activities alongside Supplier Quality and Procurement teams.
- Support the collection and review of supplier capability information, certifications and required documentation.
- Coordinate supplier assessments, audits and follow-up actions.
- Monitor corrective actions and supplier development activities through to completion.
- Support supplier improvement plans where quality, capacity, delivery or capability risks have been identified.
What Success Looks Like
- New suppliers onboarded and qualified within agreed timelines.
- Second-source projects successfully progressed through to production approval.
- Supplier readiness achieved in line with NPI and integration milestones.
- Reduced project delays caused by incomplete supplier qualification activities.
- Improved supply chain resilience through the implementation of alternative supply sources.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Experience working within Supply Chain, Procurement, Supplier Quality, Engineering, Operations or a related manufacturing environment.
- Previous experience supporting supplier onboarding, supplier qualification or supplier development activities.
- Strong project coordination, planning and organisational skills.
- Experience working within a regulated manufacturing environment such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, aerospace or automotive.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple functions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and project or task management tools.
- A qualification or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, Information Systems or a related discipline would be advantageous.
Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative and growing organisation where you will play a vital role in supplier development, business continuity and product delivery. You'll work with a wide range of stakeholders, contribute to strategic projects and help drive improvements across the supply base.
Our employees enjoy:
- Competitive salary between £35,000-£40,000 plus bonus
- Career development and growth opportunities
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Excellent pension – starts at 6%, going up to 9.7% after 18 months.
- Life assurance – Six times your basic salary
- Private medical insurance with BUPA for you and your family
- Free annual eye tests and flu vaccinations
- Employee referral program where you can earn up to £1,000 for each successful hire you recommend
- Opportunities to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes
If you're a highly organised coordinator with experience in supplier management and a passion for driving successful project outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.
Skills Required
- Experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Supplier Quality, Engineering, Operations, or a related manufacturing environment
- Experience supporting supplier onboarding, supplier qualification, or supplier development activities
- Strong project coordination, planning, and organizational skills
- Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, or automotive
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint
- Experience with project or task management tools
- Qualification or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, Information Systems, or a related discipline
What We Do
As a leader in orthopaedic innovation, Corin has pioneered a number of landmark developments since its foundation and is proud to have been able to improve the quality of life of thousands of patients around the world through these groundbreaking products. The company’s talented and dedicated teams share a common commitment to deliver quality orthopaedic products and services to patients, surgeons and healthcare providers which exceed expectations and positively impact lives. With an increasingly active and demanding patient population, the need to provide state of the art conservative treatment pathways, in addition to more traditional interventions, has never been more important. Corin’s product portfolio is designed to provide each patient with the optimal solution, utilising some of the most advanced technologies available in the world to enhance implant longevity and performance.
