VP of Strategic Procurement & Global Sourcing

Menska Recruitment; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Menska Recruitment is seeking an executive-level procurement leader for a premier role in private aviation. You will own enterprise-wide procurement strategy, shape the supplier network, and drive negotiations with top operators and strategic vendors.

This position places you at the center of revenue, brand, and client experience, reporting to the senior leadership team. The role requires 15+ years of experience, proven capacity to scale procurement functions, and strong financial acumen.

Qualifications

• Executive-level procurement leader with 15+ years’ experience.
• Proven ability to build or scale procurement functions.
• Deep commercial and financial acumen.
• Strong negotiation track record across complex agreements.
• Comfortable operating at C-suite and board level.

Responsibilities

• Own enterprise-wide procurement strategy across aviation and corporate spend.
• Build and govern a curated global operator network.
• Lead high-stakes negotiations with operators and strategic vendors.
• Partner with C-suite on cost, risk and growth decisions.
• Shape procurement systems, controls and performance metrics.
• Lead and scale a high-performing sourcing and procurement team.
• Operate as a visible member of senior leadership.

Skills

Executive leadership

Procurement strategy

Negotiation

Aviation industry knowledge

Job description

Menska Recruitment is seeking an executive-level procurement leader for a premier role in private aviation. You will own enterprise-wide procurement strategy, shape the supplier network, and drive negotiations with top operators and strategic vendors.

This position places you at the center of revenue, brand, and client experience, reporting to the senior leadership team. The role requires 15+ years of experience, proven capacity to scale procurement functions, and strong financial acumen.