Strategic Aerospace Procurement Lead

Matchtech Group; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to lead procurement across major bids and programmes within a highly regulated aerospace/defence environment. Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you will shape sourcing strategies and drive supplier engagement to deliver value and continuity.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Programmes, Commercial and Finance to influence decisions, manage supplier relationships and mitigate commercial risks while ensuring governance and regulatory

Qualifications

• Significant procurement, supply chain or subcontract management experience in aerospace/defence.
• Experience supporting major bids and complex programmes.
• Strong commercial and contractual negotiation capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Knowledge of procurement governance and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with bids and programmes.
• Lead procurement activity across major bids to ensure timely delivery.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Programmes, Commercial and Finance stakeholders.
• Oversee supplier selection, tendering and contract execution for best value.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships and supply chain resilience.
• Identify and mitigate commercial, contractual and supply chain risks.
• Ensure governance, export controls and regulatory compliance are met.
• Champion procurement best practices and mentor team members.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Education

MCIPS

Degree-level education

Job description

Matchtech Group is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to lead procurement across major bids and programmes within a highly regulated aerospace/defence environment. Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you will shape sourcing strategies and drive supplier engagement to deliver value and continuity.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Programmes, Commercial and Finance to influence decisions, manage supplier relationships and mitigate commercial risks while ensuring governance and regulatory