Location: Near ChippenhamContract: Temporary, 6-9 months 37 hours per week across core hours hybrid working after initial settling in period
We are seeking a proactive Procurement Projects Specialist to support a busy Procurement function during a period of transformation, focussing on the delivery & coordination of procurement-related process improvement and KPI-driven projects.
You will manage project delivery, reporting & stakeholder coordination, allowing commodity teams to focus on specialist strategic & operational procurement activity.
This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement or supply chain professional with strong project delivery capability to gain exposure to high-impact transformation projects with key project areas including:
Project Delivery, Coordination & Reporting
Lead & coordinate defined procurement process improvement & KPI-related projects in line with approved business cases
Maintain project plans, timelines, trackers & governance documentation
Monitor milestones, outcomes & risks, escalating issues that may be impacted
Stakeholder & Resource Coordination
Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders across Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Planning & external suppliers
Manage & direct additional temporary resource, including interns and graduate team members
Achieved Lead Time Reduction
Coordinate & track supplier communication activities focused on lead time reduction
Maintain project planner cards & supporting documentation
Execute & control mass SAP updates aligned to approved changes
Digital Supplier Integration
Act as local administrative lead to standardise processes across commodities
Support supplier onboarding, communication & issue resolution within the Digital Supplier Integration tool
Interface with internal Purchasing & Supplier Quality Assurance teams to drive adoption & effective data usage
Obsolescence Management
Refresh, consolidate & analyse obsolescence data using supply chain information
Create prioritised obsolescence lists for past, current & future designs
Track materials through formal change control processes
Reporting & Data Management
Support Digitalisation teams in the development of procurement automation tools
Develop & maintain project & KPI reports
Ensure data accuracy & integrity across SAP & associated trackers
Provide structured insight & recommendations based on project & KPI data analysis
Skills & Experience Required
Proven experience in procurement, supply chain or operational project coordination roles
Demonstrable experience delivering process improvement or KPI-driven projects
Strong organisational & analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams
Proficiency in SAP & reporting tools such as Excel and Power BI
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience supporting digital tools or system implementations (e.g. supplier portals, ERP transitions) is desirable
Experience within regulated manufacturing environments is advantageous, but not essential
What's on Offer
A key role in delivering time-critical procurement transformation initiatives
Exposure to cross-functional & supplier-facing projects with tangible KPI impact
Development of project management, digital integration & data-led procurement skills
The opportunity to help shape a leaner, more digitally enabled procurement function
Apply now!