Procurement Manager

A well-known Aerospace manufacturing organisation are urgently seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to drive supplier performance and maintain relationships with key suppliers.

Role:
Procurement Manager
Duration: 12 Months
Rate: £40 - £45 per day (Inside IR35)

Location:

Wimborne (3 days on-site)
In this role you will take ownership of end-to-end procurement activity for a defined supplier base, playing a pivotal role in operational and strategic success

Key Responsibilities:

Own supplier relationships - driving quality, cost, delivery, and performance
Lead sourcing and selection activities, ensuring best value and compliance
Deliver supplier development and performance improvement initiatives
Ensure on-time delivery aligned to production demand
Undertake supplier relationship management tasking for allocated supply base (i.e. business reviews, tactical improvement initiatives, supplier development etc.)
Manage engineering and schedule changes, ensuring smooth communication across stakeholders
Support and implement robust supplier agreements and contracts
Manage the communication of engineering changes, IP supplier changes and schedule changes
Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes and supplier performance

Key

Experience:

Proven experience ideally in aerospace, engineering, or manufacturing environments
Solid supplier relationship management experience
Strong background dealing with tricky, complex suppliers
Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
Ability to manage complexity, prioritise effectively, and solve problems under pressure
A proactive mindset.

This is a fantastic opportunity if you thrive in a fast-paced, technical environment and enjoy building strong supplier relationships.

If you're an experienced Procurement Manager with solid supplier management experience - Apply Now