Role: Head of Procurement
Location: Saffron Walden, moving to Braintree Sept 2025
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00AM TO 16:30PM, 40 hours a week
Salary: £24.00 an hour, weekly pay (£50,000 per annum)
Must be a driver, due to location change
An excellent opportunity has now arisen for an experienced Head of Procurement to join a fast growing client based in Saffron Walden.
Duties of a Head of Procurement:
Develop and enforce purchasing policies and procedures
Source, select, and manage suppliers based on cost, quality, and reliability
Negotiate and manage contracts to meet budget and delivery targets
Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues
Maintain approved vendor database and strong supplier relationships
Oversee purchase orders, inventory levels, and procurement reporting
Manage team operations, budgets, and compliance with company standards
Ensure accuracy in admin, systems, and health & safety adherence
What we would like from you:
Proven experience in a similar Aviation MRO role
CIPS Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Supply Chain and Procurement
Confident with Word, Excel, and open to learning Aerotrac
Strong communicator, negotiator, and customer-focused
Team player with a “can-do” attitude and eye for detail
Self-motivated, disciplined, and eager to learn
If you are interested in this role, please apply below with your most recent CV.
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