Procurement Manager

Malloy Aeronautics Ltd.; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Free parking

Company Pension Scheme

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Employee Share Incentive Plan

Job summary

Qualifications

• Proven track record in strategic sourcing and supplier management.
• Experience negotiating best-in-class commercial agreements.
• Understanding of planning, inventory management, logistics, and demand forecasting.
• Experience in developing procurement processes and policies.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and their procurement use.
• Strong commercial acumen with contracts and cost management.
• Experience leading procurement or supply chain teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement strategy and drive commercial performance.
• Develop and mentor a procurement team.
• Build strong supplier partnerships and secure best-in-class agreements.
• Drive cost, quality, and delivery performance across supplier network.
• Ensure uninterrupted supply for manufacturing and R&D programmes.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve processes.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Contract negotiations

ERP/MRP systems

Leadership

Forecasting

Continuous improvement

Stakeholder management

Education

CIPS or equivalent qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Malloy Aeronautics Limited specializes in the development of heavy lift unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) for both civilian and military uses. Located in Berkshire, our operations are notable for their focus on in-house design and manufacturing. This vertical integration means we control the production of most aircraft components on-site, enhancing our ability to innovate and maintain high standards across all stages of development.

About The Role:

We’re looking for a Procurement Manager who thrives in a fast-moving manufacturing environment and knows how to turn supplier relationships into a competitive advantage. You’ll lead procurement strategy, drive commercial performance, develop a talented team, and ensure the materials and services needed to support innovation are delivered on time, every time.

Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK

What you’ll being doing (but not limited to):

• Leading and inspiring a high-performing procurement team.
• Building strong supplier partnerships and negotiating best-in-class commercial agreements
• Driving cost, quality and delivery performance across a critical supplier network.
• Ensuring uninterrupted supply to support manufacturing and R&D programmes.
• Identifying opportunities to reduce costs, improve processes and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Collaborating with teams across Engineering, Manufacturing and Operations to deliver business goals.
• Championing continuous improvement and helping shape the future of procurement within the business.

Essential Skills and Experiences:

• Strong procurement experience within a manufacturing, engineering, or production environment.
• Proven track record in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and commercial negotiations.
• Good understanding of supply chain operations, including planning, inventory management, logistics, and demand forecasting.
• Experience developing and improving procurement processes, policies, and best practices.
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and their application within procurement and supply chain functions.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in pricing, contracts, and cost management.
• Understanding of inventory optimisation and stock control principles.
• Experience leading, developing, and motivating procurement or supply chain teams.
• Ability to build effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Desired Skills and Experiences

• Experience working within aerospace, defence, engineering, or other highly regulated industries.
• Strong leadership style with the ability to inspire, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated success in driving supplier performance, cost reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to support decision-making.
• Experience influencing stakeholders and leading cross-functional projects.
• Experience managing change and implementing procurement transformation programmes.
• Proficiency in SAP or other ERP systems, together with strong Excel and reporting capabilities.
• Knowledge of quality management systems such as ISO 9001.
• Professional procurement qualifications (CIPS or equivalent) would be advantageous.

Benefits you may be eligible for:

• Working Environment: 9-day fortnight:
• Free parking, free lunch on working Fridays’, fruit twice a week, tea and coffee.
• Company Pension Scheme
• Discretionary Employee Incentive Bonus Scheme
• Employee Share Incentive Plan (BAE Systems)
• Company Sick Pay
• Maternity and Paternity Enhanced Leave
• Healthcare Cash Plan including Virtual GP, Dental Cover, Vision Cover, Discounted Gym Membership, and much more! Free coverage for children under 2.
• 20 days Annual Leave, increasing with long service
• Employee Assistance Programme (24hr Helpline)
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Casual Dress
• Bronze Level Armed Forces Covenant which signals our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces.

Why Malloy Aeronautics?

Our company benefits from a streamlined process where engineering teams are involved in the entire lifecycle of our UAVs - from initial design through to production. This setup not only speeds up the development process but also improves the efficiency and effectiveness of our product launches. We value professionals who have a background in both research and development (R&D) and design for manufacture, as their expertise is crucial to our rapid and precise product development cycle.

Malloy Aeronautics employees will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Malloy Aeronautics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessments or interviewing, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

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