Procurement Manager

Employment Type

Full Time

25-09-2026

09-10-2026

Salisbury

Salisbury

SP4 6AS

United Kingdom

On-site

Manufacturing other marine MFG and services

P rocurement Manager

Chemring Countermeasures is a world-leading and innovative company, designing and manufacturing advanced countermeasure solutions for armed forces across the globe. As part of the Chemring Group, we combine the agility of a specialist manufacturer with the strength and stability of an international organisation.

We are looking for an experienced and driven Procurement Manager to lead our Procurement function and help shape the future performance of our supply chain. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business where procurement plays a critical role in supporting operational excellence, customer delivery, business growth, and risk management.

Overview of the role

The Procurement Manager is responsible for leading the Procurement function to secure the materials, products, and services required by Chemring Countermeasures at the right quality, cost, and time.

This role will lead the development of sourcing and supplier strategies, drive supplier performance, reduce supply chain risk, and ensure continuity of supply in a complex manufacturing environment. Working closely with Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Commercial teams, you will be instrumental in ensuring the business can successfully deliver on its commitments while identifying opportunities for value creation and continuous improvement.

This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional who enjoys combining strategic thinking with operational delivery and wants to make a real impact within a growing and innovative organisation .

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop the Procurement team, creating a high-performing culture with clear objectives , accountability, and continuous development.

Develop and implement procurement and category strategies aligned with business objectives , customer demand, product lifecycle requirements, and supply chain resilience.

Ensure material and supplier plans support production requirements and customer delivery commitments.

Own supplier performance management, driving improvements in quality, delivery, responsiveness, cost, and overall supplier effectiveness.

Establish strong supplier relationships and lead regular supplier reviews, ensuring performance issues are addressed through robust recovery and improvement plans.

Identify , assess, and mitigate supply chain risks, including supplier capacity constraints, obsolescence, financial stability, and single-source dependencies.

Lead sourcing, tendering, supplier selection , and commercial negotiations to achieve best value while managing risk.

Negotiate and manage supplier agreements and contracts to ensure commercial competitiveness and compliance with business requirements.

Drive cost reduction and value improvement initiatives through strategic sourcing, supplier development, market analysis, and commercial challenge .

Partner with Planning and Operations teams to optimise inventory, lead times, material availability, and working capital.

Support engineering changes, new product introduction, configuration management, and product lifecycle activities.

Monitor supply market trends, supplier developments, technology advances, and commodity movements to inform procurement strategy.

Ensure procurement data, supplier records, lead times, pricing, and purchasing information are accurately maintained within Business Central and associated systems.

Maintain effective procurement processes, governance, and controls that support compliance, auditability, and sound decision-making.

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