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!
