Procurement Manager

Safran; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in the UK is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to oversee supplier performance and manage a team of procurement specialists. This hybrid position requires 5 years of experience in procurement within a manufacturing context, strong knowledge of SAP, and the ability to build supplier relationships. The role involves optimizing budget and inventory levels while representing the Head of Supply Chain when necessary.

Qualifications

• 5 years Procurement/Supply Chain experience within a manufacturing environment.
• International contract awareness.
• Hands-on management style, strong analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier delivery and quality performance.
• Lead a team of 9 Procurement Specialists.
• Develop supplier relationships and risk assessments.
• Optimize budget and inventory levels.

Skills

SAP knowledge

Procurement / Supply Chain experience

Supplier relationship building

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Hybrid. The Procurement Manager is a senior and critical position within the department, reporting to the Head of Supply Chain.

Location

Gloucester, UK – Hybrid arrangement.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the management of a portfolio of suppliers’ delivery and quality performance
• Manage a team of 9 Procurement Specialists to ensure products from external suppliers are provided in accordance with SLS needs, contributing to the business objectives of 90% on time in full delivery adherence
• Develop relationships with Suppliers/Partners, as well as implementing improvement initiatives for suppliers, including risk assessments/mitigation and escalation activities
• Identify, manage and communicate Supply Chain risks that may impact business plans
• Assess, manage and communicate supplier’s organization and management to satisfy SLS needs
• Manage the team to ensure weekly procurement rituals (e.g. order placement, ack etc.) to meet MPS requirements
• Manage and optimize budget and inventory levels (including flow down of information to the team such as company targets)
• Represent the SLS site Head of Supply Chain in the absence in conjunction with other department managers
• Attend supplier’s locations both UK based and international to support business needs.

Qualifications and Experience

• Working knowledge of SAP (essential)
• 5 years Procurement / Supply Chain experience within a manufacturing environment
• International contract awareness & Supplier relationship building experience
• Hands‑on management style with a proven ability to act as a team player and leader
• Strong analytical, organizational, planning and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage, and motivate others to make changes within a business environment with employees at all levels
• A technical understanding of manufacturing supply chains

Equal Opportunity

Safran is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.