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