Procurement Project Specialist

Procurement Project Specialist | Cambridge | £38,000

Few industries demand more of their supply chains than aerospace. Components are complex, tolerances are tight, and when a production cell stalls, the ripple effect is felt all the way to programme delivery. This is a business that understands that better than most. Operating across OEM and Aftermarket demands in a genuinely thriving NPI environment, they've built a procurement function where specialists are trusted, empowered, and given real ownership of their supply base.

As a Procurement Project Specialist, you won't be sitting behind a screen chasing numbers in isolation. You'll be at the heart of the operation, attending daily stand‑ups, driving supplier performance, and working cross‑functionally to keep programmes on track. It's a role for someone who wants to make a tangible difference in a technically challenging environment where your expertise will be visible and valued.

• A technically rich environment spanning OEM, Aftermarket, and NPI programmes
• Cross‑functional exposure across Operations, Programmes, Design, Engineering, and Quality
• Genuine autonomy to own your supplier portfolio and drive performance
• Career development supported by an established, structured procurement function

• Act as the procurement focal for all delivery and quality activity across a defined group of suppliers, production cells, and customer programmes
• Attend production cell daily stand‑ups and programme reviews to support operational flow
• Identify, mitigate, and resolve supply chain delivery risks across OEM and Spares demands
• Manage order books, supplier due dates, and MRP accuracy to maintain clear supply visibility
• Build and manage supplier relationships, driving performance on delivery and quality
• Support supplier evaluations, audits, and change request progression in collaboration with Commodity Buyers

• Demonstrated procurement experience of 3 or more years, ideally within aerospace or a highly regulated manufacturing environment
• Experience in Global Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and supply risk management
• Sound understanding of end‑to‑end supply chain planning and MRP or ERP systems
• Strong working knowledge of procurement principles and NPI or fast‑paced production environments
• CIPS qualification or Advanced Practitioner status is encouraged, though equivalent experience is also valued
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and Microsoft Project