Senior Procurement Leader: Bids & Strategic Sourcing

Matchtech; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager for a leading aerospace and defence services organisation in the UK. Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you will lead procurement across bids, programmes and strategic initiatives, shaping sourcing strategies and supplier engagement to support delivery and long-term objectives.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Programmes, Commercial and Finance to drive value, manage supplier relationships, and mitigate risk in a regulated environment,

Qualifications

• Significant procurement or subcontract management experience in aerospace/defence.
• Experience supporting major bids and complex programmes.
• Strong negotiation and governance capabilities.
• Knowledge of supplier risk management.
• MCIPS or equivalent considered advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver procurement, sourcing and subcontracting strategies aligned with bid requirements and programme objectives.
• Lead procurement activity across major bids and programmes with governance, budget and schedule alignment.
• Provide procurement leadership within cross-functional teams with Engineering, Programmes, Commercial and Finance stakeholders.
• Lead supplier selection, tendering, contract placement and negotiations to secure best-value outcomes.
• Develop strategic supplier and subcontractor relationships to improve cost, quality, delivery and supply chain resilience.
• Identify and mitigate commercial, contractual and supply chain risks for programme success.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with governance requirements, export controls and regulatory obligations.
• Champion procurement best practice and mentoring, deputising for senior leadership where needed.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Supplier relationship management

Contract negotiations

Strategic sourcing

Regulatory compliance

Education

MCIPS

Degree-level education or equivalent

Job description

Matchtech is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager for a leading aerospace and defence services organisation in the UK. Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you will lead procurement across bids, programmes and strategic initiatives, shaping sourcing strategies and supplier engagement to support delivery and long-term objectives.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Programmes, Commercial and Finance to drive value, manage supplier relationships, and mitigate risk in a regulated environment,