Role Profile
The Purchasing Manager is responsible for leading and managing procurement activities across multiple sites. This role ensures the timely, cost-effective, and compliant sourcing of materials, components, and services while maintaining the highest standards of quality and regulatory adherence.
Key Accountabilities And Responsibilities
- Participate in a positive and proactive EHS culture across the site.
- Develop and implement purchasing strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Monitor market trends, supplier performance, and risk factors affecting supply continuity.
- Source, evaluate, and onboard suppliers in line with aerospace quality and regulatory standards.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure performance, reliability, and innovation.
- Conduct regular supplier audits and performance reviews (KPIs, quality, delivery, cost).
- Lead negotiations on pricing, contracts, and service level agreements.
- Ensure all contracts comply with UK regulations and aerospace industry standards (e.g. AS9100).
- Mitigate commercial and operational risks through effective contract management.
- Oversee purchasing processes including requisitions, purchase orders, and inventory levels.
- Ensure on-time delivery of materials to support production schedules.
- Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to align procurement activities.
- Ensure compliance with aerospace regulations, export controls, and company policies.
- Support quality assurance processes and ensure traceability of materials.
- Maintain accurate procurement documentation and audit readiness.
- Manage, mentor, and develop the procurement team.
- Set objectives, monitor performance, and support professional development.
- Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Person Specification
- Strong negotiation and commercial acumen
- Excellent supplier relationship management skills
- Knowledge of aerospace standards and regulatory frameworks
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Effective communication and stakeholder engagement
- High attention to detail and organisational skills
