Office based in Saffron Walden.We''re working with a high-growth AI technology company in the Greater Cambridge area who are seeking a Procurement Specialist to join their expanding operations team. This is a hands-on role offering the opportunity to support a rapidly scaling business by managing sourcing, purchasing, and supplier relationships across a diverse range of technical and operational categories.In this position, you''ll take ownership of the full procurement lifecycle - from sourcing suppliers and obtaining quotations through to negotiating terms, raising purchase orders, and tracking deliveries. You''ll work with vendors supplying everything from electronic components, optics, mechanical parts, and test equipment to general business services and consumables. You''ll also monitor stock levels, manage replenishment of critical items, and ensure purchasing records and approvals are accurate and compliant.Building strong relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and service providers will be central to your success. You''ll evaluate vendor performance, reliability, lead times, and pricing, and support negotiations around contracts, service level agreements, and commercial terms. Working closely with engineering and operations teams, you''ll help clarify technical requirements and delivery timelines, ensuring parts and equipment arrive when needed to support ongoing RandD and production activity.The role will also involve coordinating logistics, deliveries, and shi