Procurement Manager

Are you an experienced Procurement Manager with a strong background in highly regulated manufacturing or aerospace? Do you have experience managing suppliers, negotiating agreements and driving improvements across the supply chain? Are you confident leading a procurement team and developing procurement strategies?

If so, a leading aerospace manufacturing business is looking for a Procurement Manager to take responsibility for the procurement function and play a key role in improving supplier performance, cost and delivery!

• Managing and developing the procurement team while setting clear objectives and KPIs
• Developing supply chain strategies and managing supplier performance across cost, quality and delivery
• Identifying and developing new suppliers while conducting supplier assessments and negotiations
• Managing supplier agreements and contracts while ensuring commercial and organisational requirements are met
• Working closely with internal teams and strategic suppliers to improve procurement processes and drive continuous improvement
• Leading procurement projects and developing strategies to manage supply chain risks and improve business performance

• Proven experience as a Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager or similar within a highly regulated manufacturing environment
• Strong supplier management and negotiation experience with a good understanding of cost, quality and delivery
• Experience managing and developing a procurement team
• CIPS or APICS/CPIM qualification would be advantageous