Procurement Manager

Your new company

A fantastic opportunity to join a growing organisation within the aerospace and aviation sector, supporting the full procurement lifecycle. You will work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams, managing procurement activities from sourcing through to contract award, delivery, and supplier management

Your new role

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities, including sourcing, tendering, negotiation, and contract placement


• Lead preparation and negotiation of commercial documentation (SOWs, contracts, NDAs, T&Cs)


• Conduct supplier sourcing and selection, including RFQs/RFPs and commercial evaluations


• Build and manage supplier relationships, ensuring performance, quality, and delivery targets are met


• Collaborate with engineering teams to define and refine technical requirements


• Ensure compliance with export controls, regulatory standards, and company policies


• Align procurement activity with project timelines and stakeholder requirements


• Support contract management, including change control and issue resolution

• Proven experience in procurement within an engineering or regulated environment


• Strong understanding of the procurement lifecycle and contract management


• Experience working with commercial documentation and supplier negotiations


• Knowledge of export control regulations (UK, EU or US)


• Strong communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills


• Eligible to obtain UK SC Clearance


• Degree in a relevant discipline (engineering, business, procurement)


• Experience within aerospace, defence, or advanced manufacturing


• Knowledge of precision or machined components

• Competitive salary and package


• Hybrid and flexible working options


• Private healthcare and life assurance


• Generous holiday allowance

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