Procurement Manager

Ontic; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontic, a leading provider in the aerospace industry, is seeking a Procurement Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing procurement operations, developing procurement strategies, and managing supplier relationships. With competitive salaries and benefits, this role promises career growth and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

26 days holiday with options to buy more

Pension scheme

Free parking

Mental health support

Financial advice

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in commodity management or procurement management required.
• Aerospace experience preferred, but manufacturing or maintenance sectors accepted.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the procurement team's daily operations.
• Develop and drive procurement strategy.
• Negotiate contracts and mitigate supply risks.

Skills

Commercial Mindedness

Negotiation

Communication Skills

Decision-making

Organizational Skills

IT Skills

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

Ontic, an aerospace industry leading provider of ‘Extended Life Solutions’ for Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) legacy and non-core products, has an opportunity for a Procurement Manager to join our team based at our office in Staverton, Gloucestershire to support our continued success and ambitious growth plans.

What will you be doing?

As a procurement manager, you will supervise the day-to-day operations of the procurement team to achieve key results in support of the business and the company’s external supply chain. You’ll be responsible for the overall strategy, performance, and risk management for your segment of the supply chain, ensuring alignment with the company’s key results.

This is a key position in Ontic, enabling forward planning of spend, establishing strong relationships with suppliers, and supporting continuous improvement of business processes.

You will develop and drive strategy, partnering with legal and contract teams to negotiate contracts that support business KPIs and mitigate supply risks. Additionally, you’ll develop the supplier base through performance monitoring, improvement plans, and risk mitigation strategies. You’ll identify, rationalize, and create strategies for the supply chain based on supplier competency and value for respective commodities/sub-commodities.

What will you need to know?

Experience in commodity management, procurement management, or senior technical buying roles. Aerospace experience is preferred, but applications from manufacturing, service, or maintenance sectors are welcome.

You should be commercially minded, capable of delivering innovative solutions to commercial challenges. Excellent communication skills, decision-making confidence, negotiation, and organizational skills are essential. Strong IT skills, with knowledge of ERP systems like Visual and/or Syteline, are preferred but not essential.

This role requires travel to suppliers both nationally and internationally.

Benefits Overview

Ontic offers competitive salaries and benefits, including 26 days holiday with options to buy more, a pension scheme, free parking, mental health support, financial advice, and retail discounts. We focus on employee development and growth opportunities.

Join a fast-paced, ambitious company where your dedication and enthusiasm will be valued. We support work-life balance and professional growth.

Additional Information

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Created on 22/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom