Procurement Officer (Engineering)

A4 Plus Limited; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A4 Plus Limited is seeking a skilled Procurement Officer to oversee sourcing, negotiation, and supply chain management for clean-tech systems. The ideal candidate will leverage their 5+ years of experience in a dynamic environment, enhancing collaboration across teams and contributing to innovative technology development and implementation.

Benefits

Competitive salary and stock options

Flexible working hours

Personal development budget

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Early team member equity

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement experience in chemical or industrial settings.
• Degree-qualified or equivalent industry experience.
• Familiarity with hazardous area classifications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement specifications and manage sourcing processes.
• Lead supplier performance and contract management activities.
• Support ERP implementation and act as a system champion.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier Relationship Management

Commercial Awareness

Organisational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Job description

Procurement Officer

The Job

As aProcurement Officer, you ll play a vital role in sourcing, negotiating, and managing supply chains for innovative clean-tech systems, while also supporting the implementation of a new ERP system. This is a multifaceted role combining hands-on procurement, systems thinking, and collaboration across engineering, commercial, and project teams.

You ll contribute to key stages of technology development and scale-up, ensuring that the procurement process meets technical, budgetary, and regulatory requirements.

This is an ideal role for someone with 5+ years' experience in industry (ideally in chemical processing, oil & gas, or similar) who is looking for a high-autonomy position that could evolve into a specialist or team leadership role as the company grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop procurement specifications and manage sourcing processes.
• Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships.
• Lead supplier performance and contract management activities.
• Ensure technical compliance with ISO 9001, customer specifications, and international regulations.
• Contribute to commercial proposals and project planning.
• Visit vendor sites and attend technical meetings.
• Track procurement KPIs and report on cost and lead-time performance.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Support ERP implementation and act as a system champion within the business.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support engineering, sales, and operational teams.

The Person

• Degree-qualified or equivalent industry experience in a relevant field.
• Proven procurement experience, ideally in chemical or industrial settings.
• Strong commercial awareness and contract negotiation skills.
• Familiarity with hazardous area classifications and their impact on purchasing decisions is a plus.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced, start-up environment.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented with a hands-on mindset.

The Package:

• Competitive salary and generous stock options.
• Early team member equity in a fast-growing clean-tech company.
• Flexible working hours and a hybrid/remote working culture.
• 26 days annual leave (25 days + birthday), plus bank holidays.
• Personal development budget and learning opportunities.
• The opportunity to shape cutting-edge renewable energy solutions.

To apply please send a full CV. We will be in contact with all applicants within 24 hours.