Procurement Project Specialist

Procurement Project Specialist | Cambridge | £38,000

Few industries demand more of their supply chains than aerospace. Components are complex, tolerances are tight, and when a production cell stalls, the ripple effect is felt all the way to programme delivery. This is a business that understands that better than most. Operating across OEM and Aftermarket demands in a genuinely thriving NPI environment, they've built a procurement function where specialists are trusted, empowered, and given real ownership of their supply base. As a Procurement Project Specialist, you won't be sitting behind a screen chasing numbers in isolation. You'll be at the heart of the operation, attending daily stand-ups, driving supplier performance, and working cross-functionally to keep programmes on track. It's a role for someone who wants to make a tangible difference in a technically challenging environment where your expertise will be visible and valued.

As a Procurement Project Specialist, you will benefit from:

A technically rich environment spanning OEM, Aftermarket, and NPI programmes
Cross-functional exposure across Operations, Programmes, Design, Engineering, and Quality
Genuine autonomy to own your supplier portfolio and drive performance
Career development supported by an established, structured procurement function
As a Procurement Project Specialist, your responsibilities will include:

Acting as the procurement focal for all delivery and quality activity across a defined group of suppliers, production cells, and customer programmes
Attending production cell daily stand-ups and programme reviews to support operational flow
Identifying, mitigating, and resolving supply chain delivery risks across OEM and Spares demands
Managing order books, supplier due dates, and MRP accuracy to maintain clear supply visibility
Building and managing supplier relationships, driving performance on delivery and quality
Supporting supplier evaluations, audits, and change request progression in collaboration with Commodity Buyers
As a Procurement Project Specialist, your experience will include:

Demonstrated procurement experience of 3 or more years, ideally within aerospace or a highly regulated manufacturing environment
Experience in Global Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and supply risk management
Sound understanding of end-to-end supply chain planning and MRP or ERP systems
Strong working knowledge of procurement principles and NPI or fast-paced production environments
CIPS qualification or Advanced Practitioner status is encouraged, though equivalent experience is also valued
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and Microsoft Project
If you're a procurement professional who thrives in a technically demanding environment and wants a role where your expertise genuinely shapes programme outcomes, this is worth exploring. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Amber Thorne at Rubicon for more information