Procurement Project Manager
Core
Manage procurement activities across development and customer projects, ensuring cost, quality, and schedule targets are met while connecting engineering, supply chain, and external partners.
Role type
Mid-level Procurement Project Manager
Builds
Procurement workstreams for prototyping, industrialisation, and serial production ramp-up
Domain
Defence AI / Hardware Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models (via careerplan.io/jobs/4862537101-procurement-project-manager-at-helsing)
Required skills
Supplier evaluation and selection, Cross-functional coordination, Contract negotiation, Technical documentation interpretation, Project timeline management, Risk escalation
Preferred skills
Defence/aerospace industry experience, ERP system familiarity, Production ramp-up knowledge
Responsibilities
Lead procurement activities to meet cost, quality, and schedule targets; Engage early in project planning to contribute to sourcing strategies; Research and recommend suppliers for technical components; Serve as interface between engineering, procurement, suppliers, and production; Support prototyping and production ramp-up phases; Track supplier performance and flag deviations.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
