Senior Procurement Specialist – Engineering in Ampthill, Bedfordshire

Senior Procurement Specialist - Engineering

We are looking for an experienced Senior Procurement Specialist to join a highly skilled procurement and supply chain team supporting complex engineering programmes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional with strong experience sourcing engineered and build-to-print products, who is comfortable managing suppliers from initial RFQ and negotiation through to contract award, delivery and ongoing performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities including RFQs, tenders, supplier evaluation, negotiation and contract award
• Procure complex engineered and drawn items including Mechanical Assemblies, PCB/PCB-A, Box Builds and Cable Harnesses
• Manage Strategic, Critical and Tactical supplier relationships, ensuring delivery against Schedule, Quality, Cost and Technical requirements
• Negotiate commercial agreements to achieve best value while identifying and mitigating supply chain risks
• Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions and improvement plans where required
• Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality and other internal stakeholders
• Manage supplier agreements and purchase orders in accordance with procurement governance and processes
• Provide supply chain support to bids and proposals
• Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities across procurement and the wider supply chain

What We're Looking For

• Strong procurement experience within an engineering, manufacturing or technical environment
• Demonstrable experience procuring complex drawn/build-to-print items
• Experience buying products such as Mechanical Assemblies, PCB-A, Box Builds and/or Cable Harnesses
• Strong supplier management experience, including resolving complex cost and schedule challenges
• Excellent commercial and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple suppliers and procurement activities simultaneously
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience identifying supply chain risks and implementing effective mitigation strategies
• Good understanding of procurement governance, procedures and compliance

Desirable

• Previous defence or aerospace supply chain/procurement experience
• Experience supporting bids and proposals
• CIPS qualification
• Full UK driving licence

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve SC security clearance.

If you're an experienced procurement professional who understands the challenges of purchasing complex engineered products and enjoys working closely with suppliers and engineering teams, we'd be keen to hear from you.