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.