Location: Near Chippenham
Contract: 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!