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Procurement Project Manager – UK

HelsingLondonMarket
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Salary
Not listed
Job type
Full-time
Experience
Mid
Posted
5 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 8d ago

About this role

Helsing seeks a Procurement Project Manager for a full-time position based in London. This role suits a professional experienced in project-driven procurement who wants to manage suppliers and timelines within the defence sector.

Role Overview

As a Procurement Project Manager at Helsing in London, the individual takes charge of procurement operations across development and customer projects. The position involves early participation in project phases to influence sourcing choices before constraints are set. The professional coordinates between engineering, supply chain, production, and outside partners to ensure deliverables stay on schedule and within budget from prototyping to production.

Key Responsibilities

Manage procurement tasks across development and customer projects to meet cost, quality, and schedule goals.
Participate early in project planning to establish sourcing strategies and identify potential supply risks.
Research, assess, and recommend suppliers for technical components based on clear criteria.
Act as a primary link between engineering, procurement, suppliers, and production teams.
Support prototyping, industrialisation, and serial production ramp-up phases.
Monitor supplier performance and flag deviations in cost, quality, or delivery for corrective action.
Help maintain a qualified supplier base meeting technical and compliance standards.

Requirements

Experience managing procurement in technically complex or project-driven environments.
Ability to read and interpret technical documentation to engage with engineering teams.
Background in coordinating across cross-functional teams to align stakeholders on priorities.
Experience in supplier negotiations and relationship management for technical components.
Methodical approach to managing competing priorities and escalating trade-offs.
Clear written and spoken communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice to Have

Exposure to defence, aerospace, or regulated industries with compliance and traceability requirements.
Familiarity with industrialisation or production ramp-up phases.
Experience with ERP or procurement management systems in project-led organisations.

Skills and Tools

ERP systems
Procurement management systems
Technical documentation interpretation
Supplier negotiation and relationship management

Salary and Benefits

Competitive salary and VSOP options
Relocation support covering up to €2,500 and four weeks of temporary accommodation
Annual learning allowance of £450 / €500
Health and wellness benefits including gym membership and Nilo.health mental health support
Regular company events and monthly social allowances
Enhanced parental leave offering 22 weeks fully paid for primary caregivers and six weeks for secondary caregivers
Family support features like five days of paid family emergency leave, 100% remote work during pregnancy, and phased return to work

About the Company

Helsing operates as a defence artificial intelligence company with the mission to protect democracies and achieve technological leadership for open societies. The organisation values an open and transparent culture, encouraging debate regarding the ethical implications and applications of technology in defence.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application directly on the official Helsing careers page.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

Where is the Procurement Project Manager position located?

The role is based in London, UK.

What are the primary duties for this procurement role?

Responsibilities include managing procurement activities across projects, engaging early in project planning for sourcing strategies, evaluating suppliers, acting as an interface between engineering and production, and tracking supplier performance.

What experience is required for the position?

Applicants must have experience managing procurement in technically complex or project-driven environments, interpreting technical documentation, coordinating cross-functional teams, and conducting supplier negotiations.

What relocation support does Helsing offer?

Helsing provides relocation support of up to €2,500 along with four weeks of temporary accommodation.

How should candidates apply for the job?

Candidates must apply through the official Helsing careers page.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Helsing careers page.

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