Project Procurement Specialist

TAIT; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension scheme

Life assurance

Medicash health cashback plan

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to Work scheme

Income protection / critical illness cover

Paid annual leave starting at 22 days

Job summary

TAIT is seeking a Procurement Lead in Pontefract to manage procurement activities for assigned project scopes. This role requires strong experience in procurement within manufacturing, and the ability to work with project stakeholders effectively.

The position offers a competitive pension scheme with employer contributions, life assurance, and health cashback plans among other benefits. You will handle project scopes from start to finish, ensuring materials and services align with project budgets.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement within manufacturing or a similar field.
• Experience working in a project-based business.
• Strong understanding of competitive bidding and supplier management.
• Ability to work with other project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as procurement lead for defined project scopes.
• Issue RFQs/RFPs and organize supplier responses.
• Develop POs including necessary specifications.
• Manage orders from confirmations to invoice closure.
• Lead supplier negotiations to drive savings.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supplier management

Project-based business experience

Strong communication skills

Job description

TAIT partners with artists, brands, IP holders and place makers to bring culture-defining, never-before-seen experiences to life. With a legacy of innovation spanning over 45 years, TAIT has grown from pioneering in rock ‘n’ roll concert staging to setting the global standard for extraordinary live events and experiences through cutting‑edge technology, precision engineering, and creative design. TAIT’s 20 global offices have developed iconic productions and experiences in over 30 countries, all seven continents, and even outer space for renowned performers, theme parks, exhibits, and venues across the globe, including partnerships with Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyoncé, and The Olympics.

You will execute end‑to‑end procurement activities for assigned project scopes with increasing independence, ensuring materials, outsourced components, and vendor services are purchased in alignment with scope, schedule, and budget.

Scope & Autonomy

• Manages moderate‑complexity projects on behalf of the procurement team
• End‑to‑end ownership of procurement & supply chain functions within a project
• Regular negotiation responsibility
• Identifies basic risks and escalates appropriately
• Accountable for achieving defined annual cost‑savings targets through negotiation and strategic sourcing; performance against these targets will be evaluated year over year.

Responsibilities

• Act as procurement lead for defined project scopes including third‑party services and outsourcing.
• Issue RFQs/RFPs for both materials and third‑party services, organize supplier responses, and lead basic bid evaluations.
• Work with engineering and PMs to validate requirements.
• Delegate work to other members of the procurement who are supporting the project.
• Develop POs that include necessary drawings, specifications, vendor services agreements/SOWs and terms.
• Manage orders cradle‑to‑grave: confirmations, expediting, changes, delivery, and invoice closure.
• Resolve routine supplier or delivery issues.
• Contribute to vendor qualification and category strategy initiatives.
• Prepare procurement status reports, spend summaries, and risk updates.
• Lead supplier negotiations to drive measurable commercial value, consistently meeting or exceeding assigned annual savings targets.
• Track, document, and report savings monthly and annually, with performance evaluated year over year as part of the formal performance cycle.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in procurement within manufacturing or a similar field
• Experience working in a project‑based business
• Strong understanding of competitive bidding and supplier management
• Demonstrate the ability to work with other project stakeholders
• Strong communication skills

TAIT Benefits

• Competitive pension scheme with employer contributions
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Medicash health cashback plan (covering dental, optical, and more)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 support
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Income protection / critical illness cover
• Paid annual leave starting at 22 days, increasing each year with service
• UK bank holidays

TAIT is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic as outlined by international, national, state, or local laws.