Location: Saffron Walden
Type: Permanent
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm
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, RandD, and operations teams by ensuring timely access to critical materials, components and services.
Responsibilities
* 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
Requirements
Essential
* 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
Desirable
* 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