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Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain organization in Cambridge is seeking a Procurement Specialist to ensure the smooth supply of materials for projects. The role involves collaborating with various teams and managing supplier relationships. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant field and proven experience in procurement within a manufacturing environment. This position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

27 days holiday increasing with service

Pension contributions up to 9%

Healthcare cash plan

Cycle to Work

Life assurance at 4x basic salary

Enhanced parental leave

Paid volunteering leave

Access to wellbeing resources

Qualifications

• Strong numeracy and data management skills.
• Proven ability to present data clearly and concisely.
• Experience managing competing demands.

Responsibilities

• Ensure material availability for assigned projects.
• Collaborate with various departments for material supply.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance.
• Support implementation of procurement strategies.

Skills

Strong communication and influencing skills

Ability to work under pressure

Experience in Procurement, Purchasing, or Operations

Knowledge of procurement processes

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Degree in Engineering, Business, or technical field

Tools

P2P systems

ERP systems

MRP systems

Job description

Competitive salary, 27 days holiday increasing with service up to 30 days (option to buy /sell), pension contributions up to 9%, healthcare cash plan for you and your children and an extensive flexible benefit program

Cambridge - hybrid working. We are able to offer flexibility around hours and working patterns.

Why join Marshall Land Systems in this role?

At Marshall Land Systems, you'll play a key part in ensuring the smooth flow of materials that keep our projects moving. This role gives you the opportunity to work at the heart of a dynamic manufacturing environment, building strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams while driving cost efficiency and operational excellence. You'll gain hands-on experience with procurement, supply chain, and data management processes, all within a supportive organisation that values continuous improvement and professional growth.

Your responsibilities in this role include:

• Ensure material availability for assigned projects or commodities, while minimising inventory, cost, and work-in-progress (WIP).
• Collaborate closely with Planning, Warehousing, Operations, Projects, and Engineering to ensure accurate, complete, and timely material supply.
• Work with production planners to determine material requirements and share forward load plans with suppliers.
• Manage day-to-day supplier relationships, including order placement, performance monitoring, issue resolution, and escalation when necessary.
• Execute purchase requisition to purchase order process and support implementation of commodity strategies set by Strategic Procurement.
• Coordinate with suppliers and logistics/warehousing teams to optimise just-in-time delivery and improve vendor delivery and quality performance.
• Proactively identify and flag material supply risks or shortages, ensuring early corrective action.
• Track and expedite overdue items, resolving issues when stock does not arrive as expected.
• Provide feedback to stakeholders on missing or inaccurate data and contribute to improving data accuracy to reduce material order errors.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to present data clearly and concisely.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands with tenacity.
• Proven experience in Procurement, Purchasing, or Operations within a manufacturing environment.
• Solid knowledge of procurement processes, including P2P, ERP, and MRP systems (ERP data management essential).
• Strong numeracy and data management skills, with proficiency in Excel.
• Degree in Engineering, Business, or another technical field (or equivalent experience)

The benefits we will offer you include:

• 27 days holiday increasing with service up to 30 days (option to buy /sell)
• Pension contributions up to 9%
• Healthcare cash plan for you and your children
• Extensive flexible benefit program including Cycle to Work
• Life assurance at 4x basic salary
• Enhanced parental leave and pay
• Paid volunteering leave
• Access to industry leading wellbeing resources and tools

Marshall Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Marshall Group is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about Equal Opportunity in the Workplace please click here.