Process Automation & Digitalisation Specialist - Supply Operations

Location: Manchester (Hybrid, 2 days in office)
Duration: 12-Month Contract
Rate: £30 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35)
Client: Leading Science organisation

We're partnering with a global Science organisation undergoing a major Supply Operations transformation programme and looking for a Process Automation & Digitalisation Specialist to help shape smarter, more connected ways of working.

This is an opportunity to combine technical capability with operational impact-designing automation solutions, building digital tools, and enabling teams to work faster, smarter, and with greater visibility across supply operations.

Role:

• Designing and deploying automation solutions to reduce manual activity across operational processes
• Building workflows for reporting, validation, exception management, document processing, and notifications
• Supporting development of AI and analytics solutions to improve decision-making and operational insight
• Creating dashboards, prototypes, proof-of-concepts, and scalable digital tools
• Integrating solutions with enterprise systems including ERP, planning, reporting, and collaboration platforms
• Developing documentation, user guidance, and knowledge transfer materials
• Partnering with operations and technology teams to translate business challenges into practical technical solutions
• Identifying opportunities to simplify, standardise, and continuously improve operational performance

Requirements:

• Experience delivering process automation and digital solutions
• Some exposure to AI / ML technologies, analytics tools, or intelligent automation
• Data capability across SQL, Power BI, Excel automation, Databricks, or equivalent tools
• Experience integrating systems using APIs and multiple data sources
• Knowledge of ERP platforms (SAP experience highly beneficial)
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and delivering in fast-moving environments
• Able to communicate technical solutions clearly to non-technical stakeholders

Nice to Have

• Experience within supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, or operational environments
• Exposure to cloud technologies

This would suit individuals keen to grow into a new role, within a global, matrix environment.

This is an urgent requirement - if interested, please apply asap and any questions, email claire.shipman@1st-executive.com