Procurement Specialist

Location:

Saffron Walden
Type:
Permanent

Hours:

Monday‑Friday, 9:00 am‑5:30 pm
Salary:
Competitive
Job Reference: 35902

Polytec are seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to join our Saffron Walden based client. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing sourcing, purchasing and supplier relationships across a variety of technical and operational categories. This hands‑on role supports engineering, R&D, and operations teams by ensuring timely access to critical materials, components and services.

• Manage the end‑to‑end procurement process: sourcing, quoting, negotiating and raising POs
• Identify, evaluate, and maintain relationships with suppliers across technical and operational categories
• Negotiate pricing, contracts and commercial terms
• Coordinate shipments, deliveries and customs documentation
• Work closely with engineering and operations to understand requirements and timelines
• Maintain accurate purchasing, inventory and component records
• Improve procurement processes, workflows and documentation as the organisation scales

• Experience in procurement, purchasing or supply‑chain roles – ideally within engineering, manufacturing or tech
• Strong negotiation and supplier‑management skills
• Ability to read or clarify technical specifications
• Strong organisational, multitasking and communication skills
• Familiarity with procurement systems, POs and inventory processes

• Experience in defence, aerospace, robotics or hardware‑focused tech
• Understanding of export controls and international shipping
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems
• CIPS qualification (or working towards it)

Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below