We’re building something powerful. Let’s build it together.
We've delivered high-performance embedded computing solutions for four decades across industries including defence, telecoms, and aerospace.
We’re proud to be experts in what we do and are looking for more brilliant people to join our team.
The Role
The Procurement Specialist is responsible for managing the procurement of components and materials required to support manufacturing operations. This role works closely with Planning, Engineering, Operations, and Sales to ensure materials are sourced and delivered in line with production schedules, customer demand, and business objectives.
The successful candidate will develop strong supplier relationships, negotiate favorable commercial terms, identify cost-saving opportunities, and help ensure continuity of supply while maintaining quality and delivery standards.
What Will I Be Delivering?
Supplier Performance
- Monitor supplier on-time delivery performance and proactively manage outstanding purchase orders.
- Track supplier performance using key metrics such as delivery, quality, responsiveness, and cost competitiveness.
- Resolve supplier issues to minimize disruptions to production.
- Maintain accurate purchasing records and supplier performance data.
Supplier Management
- Maintain supplier documentation, including contracts, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), compliance records, and vendor onboarding documentation.
- Manage Requests for Quotation (RFQs) and supplier selection activities.
- Negotiate pricing, minimum order quantities (MOQs), payment terms, and delivery schedules.
- Conduct supplier evaluations, including assessments of capability, capacity, financial stability, and overall performance.
- Support strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier development activities.
- Identify and implement opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
- Establish and monitor supplier KPIs to ensure contractual and operational performance expectations are met.
Cost Savings & Commercial Performance
- Identify and deliver measurable annual procurement cost savings through strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and market analysis.
- Negotiate favorable pricing, payment terms, rebates, and long-term agreements where appropriate.
- Monitor market trends and material costs to support informed purchasing decisions.
Inventory & Lead Time Management
- Develop strategies to reduce supplier lead times and improve supply chain responsiveness.
- Support inventory optimization through safety stock planning, supplier stocking agreements, and vendor-managed inventory (where applicable).
- Collaborate with Planning to balance inventory levels while minimizing supply risk.
Product Lifecycle & Obsolescence Management
- Partner with Engineering to manage component obsolescence and end-of-life planning.
- Coordinate last-time buys to avoid production interruptions.
- Identify alternative components and qualified suppliers to reduce risk and improve supply continuity.
- Evaluate substitute materials or components that improve cost, quality, or lead times without impacting product performance.
- Reduce dependency on single-source suppliers by qualifying secondary sources for critical components.
What Do I Need to Bring?
- Experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong supplier relationship management experience.
- Experience negotiating pricing, contracts, and commercial terms.
- Knowledge of inventory management and production planning concepts.
- Financial and commercial awareness with the ability to evaluate total cost of ownership.
- Ability to analyze market trends and develop sourcing strategies.
Technical Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred, or equivalent work experience.
- Professional procurement certification (such as Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP)) is preferred but not required.
- Experience using ERP/MRP systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
Behavioral Competencies:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong negotiation and influencing abilities.
- Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills.
- Sound decision-making based on data and business needs.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Results-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
Benefits for Working at Concurrent
- 20 days’ vacation + 7 public holidays
- 5 sick/personal days per year
- Annual profit share bonus
- Employee referral scheme
- Health insurance
- One paid volunteering day per year
- Principal 401K Plan
- YuLife wellbeing app
Work Eligibility
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. To conform to U.S. Government export control regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or Department of Commerce.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and believe in the power of a diverse, inclusive team. We welcome all applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age. Please let us know if you require anything which would enable your success throughout our interview process.
Security Clearance
Please be aware that certain roles working for Concurrent will be subject to security and export control restrictions. These specific roles are therefore subject to candidates being able to meet BPSS level pre-employment screening criteria.
