Full job descriptionA leading defence organisation are looking for two proven Procurement Manager’s to join a high-performing team responsible for managing critical supplier relationships, commercial negotiations and procurement activities across complex engineering programmes.
*Role: Procurement Manager (x2)
*Duration: 9-month contract
*Pay: Up to £45 p/hr (Inside IR35 via Umbrella)
*Location: Stevenage or Bristol
*Working Pattern: 3 days onsite
You’ll be responsible for managing supplier relationships, commercial negotiations and procurement activities across a portfolio of engineering and manufacturing suppliers, ensuring cost, quality and delivery objectives are achieved.
Key Responsibilities:
*Manage strategic supplier relationships and performance.
*Lead supplier negotiations covering pricing, terms and contractual agreements.
*Support sourcing and procurement activities across engineering and manufacturing programmes.
*Manage supplier risks, mitigation plans and escalation activities.
*Drive cost reduction and value improvement initiatives.
*Ensure supplier delivery performance meets programme requirements.
*Work closely with internal stakeholders across Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering and Operations.
*Support commercial reviews, procurement governance and contract management activities.
*Identify opportunities for supplier improvement and supply chain optimisation.
Working closely with programme, engineering, quality and supply chain stakeholders, you’ll play a key role in ensuring continuity of supply, supplier performance and commercial value delivery across major programmes.
Key Requirements:
*SC Cleared or eligible to obtain clearance
*Defence, Aerospace, Manufacturing or Engineering experience
*Proven supplier relationship management expertise
*Third party licensing experience
*Commercial negotiation capability and solid contract management experience
*Proven risk management and supplier development expertise
*ERP systems experience (SAP preferred)
*Experience working within regulated or complex project environments
*Experience managing European or global suppliers
*Potential travel to Europe
If you’re a procurement professional with experience managing suppliers, negotiating contracts and supporting complex engineering or defence programmes, apply now!