Head of Procurement - Immediate Start

OA; East Tilbury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Head of Procurement to oversee their purchasing policies and supplier management in Saffron Walden. This role requires someone with a strong background in Aviation MRO, excellent negotiation skills, and a proactive approach to procurement. The position offers full-time hours with a supportive team environment and opportunities for further professional development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar Aviation MRO role.
• Strong communicator, negotiator, and customer-focused.
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enforce purchasing policies and procedures.
• Negotiate and manage contracts to meet budget and delivery targets.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues.

Skills

Negotiator

Communication

Team Player

Customer-focused

Education

CIPS Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Supply Chain and Procurement

Tools

Word

Excel

Aerotrac

Job description

Location:Saffron Walden, moving to Braintree Sept 2025

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00AM TO 16:30PM, 40 hours a week

Must be a driver, due to location change

An excellent opportunity has now arisen for an experienced Head of Procurement to join a fast growing client based in Saffron Walden.

Duties of a Head of Procurement:

• Develop and enforce purchasing policies and procedures
• Source, select, and manage suppliers based on cost, quality, and reliability
• Negotiate and manage contracts to meet budget and delivery targets
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues
• Maintain approved vendor database and strong supplier relationships
• Oversee purchase orders, inventory levels, and procurement reporting
• Manage team operations, budgets, and compliance with company standards
• Ensure accuracy in admin, systems, and health & safety adherence

What we would like from you:

• Proven experience in a similar Aviation MRO role
• CIPS Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Supply Chain and Procurement
• Confident with Word, Excel, and open to learning Aerotrac
• Strong communicator, negotiator, and customer-focused
• Team player with a “can-do” attitude and eye for detail
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and eager to learn

If you are interested in this role, please apply below with your most recent CV.

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by OA Group, who are acting as an employment agency / business. Your application will be considered in competition with others and we will contact you within 3 working days.