Procurement Project Manager – UK
Core
Own procurement activities across development and customer projects, managing suppliers, timelines, and cost from prototyping to production ramp-up.
Role type
Senior Procurement Project Manager
Builds
Procurement workstreams for defence AI hardware and systems
Domain
Defence technology / AI hardware supply chain
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Supplier selection and negotiation, cross-functional coordination, technical documentation interpretation, project planning, risk management, contract terms understanding
Preferred skills
Defence/aerospace industry experience, ERP/procurement system familiarity, industrialisation knowledge
Technologies
ERP systems
Responsibilities
Lead procurement activities to meet cost, quality, and schedule targets; Engage early in project planning to contribute to sourcing strategies; Research and evaluate suppliers for technical components; Serve as interface between engineering, procurement, suppliers, and production; Support prototyping and production ramp-up; Track supplier performance and flag deviations; Build and maintain a qualified supplier base
