Supply Chain Specialist

Arguile; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Arguile is seeking a skilled Supply Chain Specialist to join our defence and aerospace division. The role focuses on procuring electronic components and related products, coordinating with Engineering, Projects and Quality to ensure timely delivery across global suppliers.

You will manage the full procurement lifecycle from supplier engagement and RFIs through negotiation and PO placement, supporting multiple programmes in a fast-paced environment with strict regulatory requirements such as

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in procurement, buying or purchasing.
• Experience in defence, aerospace, space or other highly regulated engineering environments.
• Experience procuring electronic components or technically complex products.
• Strong supplier management and negotiation skills.
• Understanding of component lifecycles, obsolescence and alternatives.
• Ability to interpret technical requirements, BOMs, and specifications.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, IFS).
• Experience working with suppliers internationally.
• Strong communication, organisation and stakeholder management.
• Proactive, solutions-focused in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure electronic components including PCBs, semiconductors, connectors, resistors, harnesses, sensors and control boards.
• Review drawings, BOMs and specifications with Engineering.
• Manage procurement process from RFI/RFP through to negotiation, PO and delivery.
• Identify, assess and onboard new suppliers.
• Manage supplier performance, lead times, pricing and delivery.
• Support component obsolescence and tech change activities.
• Negotiate POs, pricing and amendments with suppliers.
• Work with Engineering, Quality and Project teams to resolve supplier and component issues.
• Ensure procurement activity complies with quality, export control and regulatory requirements.
• Support multiple projects and technology programmes.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

ERP/MRP systems

Contract management

Tools

SAP

Oracle

IFS

Job description

Supply Chain Specialist - Defence & Aerospace

Sector: Defence / Aerospace / Space

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

We're currently recruiting for a Supply Chain Specialist to join an innovative organisation operating within the defence and aerospace sector.

This is a great opportunity for a procurement professional with experience buying electronic components to work across a range of engineering and production programmes, managing suppliers globally and supporting the delivery of complex technology.

The Role

As a Buyer, you'll be responsible for managing the procurement of electronic components and associated products, working closely with Engineering, Projects and Quality teams to ensure materials are sourced effectively and delivered on time.

You'll be involved throughout the full procurement lifecycle, from initial supplier engagement and RFIs through to negotiation, purchase order placement and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and procure electronic components including PCBs, semiconductors, connectors, resistors, harnesses, sensors and control boards.
• Review technical drawings, BOMs and specifications, working with Engineering to clarify requirements and identify suitable alternatives.
• Manage the procurement process from RFI/RFP through to negotiation, PO placement and delivery.
• Identify, assess and onboard new suppliers.
• Manage supplier performance, lead times, pricing and delivery.
• Support component obsolescence and technical change activities.
• Negotiate purchase orders, pricing and amendments with suppliers.
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality and Project teams to resolve supplier and component-related issues.
• Ensure procurement activity complies with relevant quality, export control and regulatory requirements.
• Support multiple projects and technology programmes simultaneously.

About You

We're looking for someone with:

• 2+ years' experience within procurement, buying or purchasing.
• Experience within defence, aerospace, space, electronics or another highly regulated engineering environment.
• Experience procuring electronic components or technically complex products.
• Strong supplier management and negotiation skills.
• An understanding of electronic component lifecycles, obsolescence and alternative/equivalent parts.
• The ability to interpret technical requirements, specifications and BOMs.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, IFS or similar.
• Good commercial awareness and an ability to analyse procurement requirements.
• Experience working with suppliers internationally.
• Strong communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Experience with AS9100, ISO 9001, UK MOD requirements, ITAR, ESA/ECSS, NASA or MIL-STD environments would be advantageous.