Procurement Director

Rheinmetall; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence engineering company in the UK is seeking a Director of Procurement to drive strategies that align with organisational goals. This role includes overseeing supplier management, ensuring compliance, and leading a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have significant strategic experience and a strong leadership ethos, along with procurement qualifications. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Annual incentive scheme

Life assurance

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

Health cash plan

Employer pension contributions up to 10%

Qualifications

• Significant strategic experience in a Director role within a large, complex organization.
• Leadership experience with a strong team ethos.
• Ability to interpret corporate and external regulations and policies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business goals.
• Manage supplier relationships and contracts.
• Lead and mentor the procurement team.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Oversee procurement budget and cost control.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Supplier Negotiation

Team Leadership

Compliance Management

Market Analysis

Education

Qualifications in Procurement

Membership of CIPS

Job description

What We Are Looking For

Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) is a defence engineering company based in the UK. We design, manufacture and support military vehicles used by the British Army and international customers.

The Director of Procurement will play a pivotal role in developing and executing procurement strategies that align with our organisational goals. This individual will oversee the procurement department, ensuring that all processes adhere to regulatory requirements and industry best practices while supporting the company’s commitment to excellence in defence solutions.

The responsibilities of the Director of Procurement include:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement strategy that supports the company's objectives, optimises costs, and enhances supply chain efficiency.
• Supplier Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating contracts, managing performance, and ensuring compliance with service level agreements (SLAs).
• Team Development: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of procurement professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and high performance.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure procurement activities comply with relevant regulations and standards, including Defence Procurement Agency (DPA) guidelines, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies.
• Budget Management: Oversee the procurement budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources and cost control measures are in place.
• Market Analysis: Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers, trends, and innovations that can enhance procurement strategies and operational efficiency.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, including engineering, manufacturing, and logistics, to ensure alignment of procurement activities with overall business objectives.
• Reporting and Analysis: Prepare and present regular reports on procurement performance, cost savings, and supplier performance metrics to senior management.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and execute workforce planning strategies.
  
  
  

Corporate Governance and Professional Development:

• Maintain currency of all regulatory and legislative requirements and how they may impact everyday business operations;
• Undertake organisational governance with the board, ensuring that due diligence, legal regulatory and risk management responsibilities are proactively managed and met;
• Undertake domestic and international business travel across the supply chain as required;
  
  
  

What Qualifications You Should Have

• Qualifications in Procurement and / or current membership of the CIPS (Chartered institute of Procurement and Supply) preferred;
• Significant strategic experience as a Director of Procurement within a large, complex multi-national organisation;
• Demonstrated leadership experience with a strong team ethos, coupled with the ability to inspire others;
  
  
  

Core Competencies

• An ability to interpret and understand both corporate and external regulations, policies and rules;
• An ability to understand strategic and operational issues and risks;
• Substantial knowledge of procurement practices and systems;
• Substantial experience dealing with, and managing, large complex budgets
  
  
  

What We Offer You

We want RBSL to be an employer of choice and for our employees to build a career they can be proud of with us. Through our contracts to deliver world-class products and support, we are able to offer great opportunities for personal development and career advancement through specialist technical roles, essential support functions and leadership positions.

• Competitive salaries reviewed each year against market
• Annual incentive scheme
• Life assurance
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
• Long Service rewards with additional holiday
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Health cash plan
• Employer pension contributions up to 10%
• Salary sacrifice benefits including cycle to work and electric vehicles schemes
• Access to high street and gym discounts and cashback
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
  
  
  

CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact: [e-mail]