Senior Procurement Manager – Global Supply & Suppliers

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

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.