Procurement Specialist

ECM Selection (Holdings) Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing technology firm in the Cambridge area is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage supplier relationships and negotiate terms for electronic and mechanical components. The ideal candidate has experience in procurement, demonstrates effective negotiation skills, and is detail-oriented. The role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects within the technology development sector for national security. Applicants must be eligible for UK security clearance and able to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement or as a buyer in relevant sectors.
• Proven track record of successful negotiations.
• Ability to review technical specifications and liaise with engineers.
• Familiarity with inventory management processes.
• Exceptional communication and organizational capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate terms with vendors.
• Source and purchase components efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with procurement procedures and workflows.
• Track and manage assets within the company.
• Work on budgeting and workflow improvements.

Skills

Negotiating skills

Supplier relationship management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

CIPS qualification

Tools

Procurement software systems

ERP and MRP systems

Job description

Technical procurement, electronics and mechanical components

This role is with a growing company with involvement in technology development for national security. It will see you managing supplier relationships, negotiating terms, seeking approvals, and ultimately sourcing, purchasing and tracking components. Group liaison and asset management also form part of the role, along with workflow improvements, budgeting, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, in supply chains, or as a buyer; either in electronics, mechanical engineering, manufacturing or a comparable sector.
• A track record of negotiating well, to ensure competitive pricing and a positive outcome towards negotiated terms and conditions.
• The ability to review technical specifications, liaise with engineers, and ensure procurement needs are clarified.
• Familiarity with procurement software systems, purchase order and invoicing workflow, and inventory management.
• Exceptional communication and organisational skills, with accuracy, precision and attention to detail.
• Confident multitasking skills, and a proactive and problem-solving mindset, able to work quickly and circumnavigate challenges.

Any further experience in the defence sector (or aerospace, robotics, or other hardware-focused contexts) is beneficial, as is knowledge of customs documentation and export controls, restricted materials, electronic/mechanical components, ERP and MRP systems and related software, logistics. A CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply) qualification is also an asset.

Due to the nature of their work, applicants must be eligible for UK security clearance. This role is full time at their Cambridge area offices.

Please apply (quoting ref: CV27431) only if you are eligible to live and work in the UK. By submitting your details you certify that the information you provide is accurate.