Procurement Specialist

About the role

The Procurement Specialist will drive strategic and operational purchasing activities that ensure timely, cost‑effective, and compliant supply of materials for Pulse Nova’s manufacturing operations. Working closely with Engineering, Quality, Planning and Production, the role safeguards material availability and supports business continuity in a regulated defence environment.

Key responsibilities

• Execute purchasing processes (RFQ, supplier selection, PO placement, expediting) to meet production needs.
• Lead negotiations and contract finalisation within delegated authority, securing best‑value commercial terms.
• Monitor and improve supplier performance using scorecards, driving corrective actions and escalations.
• Identify supply risks (single‑source, long‑lead items, obsolescence) and propose dual‑sourcing or approved alternatives.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Quality to ensure technical alignment and manage specification changes (ECR/ECN).
• Maintain accurate purchasing master data in the ERP system.
• Support cost‑reduction, value‑engineering and make‑or‑buy decisions using market intelligence and total‑cost analysis.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with internal procedures and defence/regulatory requirements.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, buying or purchasing within manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Background in regulated or defence sectors with strong documentation and compliance discipline.
• Proven negotiation experience across electronics, mechanical parts and services categories.
• Familiarity with ERP purchasing modules and procurement audit readiness.
• Experience handling long‑lead items and ramp‑up/NPI environments.
• Understanding of quality assurance fundamentals (incoming quality, SCAR support) is preferred.

Required skills

• ERP purchasing module proficiency
• RFQ and purchase order management
• Supplier performance scorecard implementation
• Cost analysis and total‑cost of ownership (TCO) methodology
• Quality assurance processes (incoming inspection, SCAR handling)