Strategic Project Procurement Specialist

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

Job summary

TAIT is seeking a Project Procurement Specialist to lead procurement activities for defined project scopes and to source materials, components and services globally. You will collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers and Suppliers to align requirements and ensure on-time delivery.

Ideal candidates bring strong supplier management, negotiation and ERP/MRP experience within a fast-paced, project-driven environment and a commitment to continuous improvement and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Experience in a procurement, purchasing or supply chain role.
• Experience within a manufacturing, engineering, construction, industrial or project-based environment.
• Strong supplier management and negotiation skills.
• Experience conducting competitive sourcing exercises and bid evaluations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced project environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive approach to problem solving.
• Confidence working with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• The ability to balance project priorities, cost, quality and delivery requirements.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities for assigned project scopes.
• Source materials, fabricated components, assemblies, outsourced manufacturing and vendor services.
• Prepare and issue RFQs and RFPs.
• Evaluate supplier quotations and support supplier selection decisions.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times and terms with suppliers.
• Create and manage purchase orders and documentation.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Project Management and Manufacturing teams to validate requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance and delivery schedules.
• Expedite critical orders and resolve supply or delivery issues.
• Maintain procurement records within ERP systems.
• Support supplier development and qualification initiatives.
• Identify supply chain risks and escalation needs.
• Prepare procurement status reports and updates for stakeholders.
• Contribute to cost improvement and value engineering through sourcing.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier management

Negotiation

Bid evaluations

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Project-based environment

Stakeholder management

Sourcing

Communication

Education

Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or related discipline

CIPS qualification in progress or completed

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Job description

TAIT is seeking a Project Procurement Specialist to lead procurement activities for defined project scopes and to source materials, components and services globally. You will collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers and Suppliers to align requirements and ensure on-time delivery.

Ideal candidates bring strong supplier management, negotiation and ERP/MRP experience within a fast-paced, project-driven environment and a commitment to continuous improvement and collaboration with