Procurement Manager

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services business in the defence sector is seeking a Procurement Manager. The ideal candidate will have experience in direct and indirect procurement, especially within aerospace or defence. This role involves developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and leading tendering activities. Competitive compensation offered, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace, defence contracting, or MOD/central government environment.
• Ability to manage stakeholder relationships effectively.
• Experience with strategic procurement and contract negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for indirect and bid/project tasks.
• Lead procurement bid activities and partner with stakeholders.
• Manage supplier relationships and contracts post-signature.

Skills

Indirect Procurement

Procurement

Aerospace

Defence

Sourcing

Supply Chain

Job description

Job summary

An engineering services business within the defence sector, require a Procurement Manager. Applicants can have either direct or indirect procurement experience, but previous exposure to the aerospace or defence industries is essential.

Key skills

Indirect Procurement, Procurement, Aerospace, Defence, Sourcing, Supply Chain

Important

Indirect Procurement, Procurement, Aerospace, Defence, Sourcing, Supply Chain

Job description

An engineering services business within the defence sector, require a Procurement Manager. Applicants can have either direct or indirect procurement experience, but previous exposure to the aerospace or defence industries is essential.

The Procurement Manager will be responsible for a mix of direct and indirect procurement tasks - leading on indirect spend activities (IT, FM, Corporate/Business Services, PPE etc.) they will also support procurement bid and programme activities on the direct side. A truly end-to-end procurement role encompassing; supplier selection, tendering/sourcing, strategy execution and SRM/contract management, the Procurement Manager will join a successful and rapidly expanding organisation at the cutting-edge of their industry.

Specific duties

• Develop and implement indirect and bid/project procurement strategies
• Procurement Bid activities
• Stakeholder partnering - Bid Teams, IPT colleagues or Head of Functions - Facilities, IT, HR etc.
• Sourcing/Tendering activities - cradle-to-grave; from supplier selection, negotiation and contract award
• Post-signature supplier relationship, supplier development and contract negotiation and management of agreements
• Supply market intelligence activities

Procurement Manager applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Experience working within an aerospace, defence contracting or MOD/central government environment
• The ability to own, influencing and managing stakeholder relationships
• Strategic procurement toolkit; the ability to negotiate, develop suppliers and experience working with contracts
• Experience in, or appetite to manage some indirect spend areas; IT, FM, Professional/Business Services, PPE, Logistics/Fleet, Consultancies
• Self-motivated and proactive