Senior Procurement Officer

Wiz, Inc.; Swindon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace services firm in Swindon is seeking a Procurement Officer to oversee supplier contracts and ensure compliance in R&D projects. The ideal candidate will have expertise in executing bid programs, managing supplier relationships, and possess strong financial skills. This permanent role offers a competitive salary of up to £50,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package including private health insurance and generous annual leave. If you're ready for a challenge and want to make an impact in the aerospace industry, apply now.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Private health insurance

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven ability to execute bid programs and manage supplier relationships and contracts.
• Essential experience with cost management and purchase order management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for engagement with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Generate and execute bid programs for suppliers, including competitive tenders.
• Proactively manage suppliers to ensure delivery against contract.
• Develop supplier selection strategies and apply procurement governance.
• Attend and contribute to formal reviews with the Procurement Manager.
• Manage multiple contracts with necessary due diligence.

Skills

Contract Expertise

Financial Skills

Communication & Integrity

Job description

Are you a highly organized Procurement Officer with a talent for managing complex contracts and driving compliance? This is your chance to join a world‑leading independent specialist in aerodynamic research, providing services and solutions to major international aerospace and defense clients. This is a central, permanent role in a business transformation, reporting to the Procurement Manager and supporting the needs of ongoing, unique R&D projects.

Responsibilities

• Generate and execute bid programs for suppliers, including competitive tenders.
• Proactively manage suppliers to ensure delivery against contract and handle any required contract changes.
• Develop supplier selection strategies and apply procurement governance to ensure full compliance with company requirements.
• Attend and contribute to formal reviews with the Procurement Manager and other senior staff.
• Manage multiple contracts and ensure all necessary due diligence is meticulously applied.

Key Qualifications

• Contract Expertise: Proven ability to execute bid programs and manage supplier relationships and contracts.
• Financial Skills: Essential experience with cost management and purchase order management.
• Communication & Integrity: Strong written and verbal communication skills for engagement with senior stakeholders, coupled with high levels of integrity and self‑motivation.

If you possess strong organizational skills, have curiosity and an enquiring mind, and are committed to working within a highly skilled engineering environment, then we want to hear from you. Experience in the aerospace or defense sectors is a significant plus.

This is a permanent opportunity with a competitive salary, up to £50,000 per annum. They offer a great benefits package, including a pension scheme, private health insurance, and 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays. If you are ready for a challenge, want to make a tangible impact and grow your career, apply now.