Job Description
Job Title: Strategic Procurement Manager
Duration: 12-Month Rolling Contract
Location: Warwick (2 days onsite, 37.5 hours/week)
We are seeking an experienced, self-driven Strategic Procurement Manager to join a high-performing team at our Warwick site. This is a purely strategic procurement role, focusing on long-term sourcing, supplier strategies, and contract negotiations rather than operational procurement.
Your Responsibilities:
1. Lead sourcing activities and negotiate contracts for low- to high-value aerospace and industrial components to optimise cost, ensure supply continuity, and secure commercial advantage.
2. Undertake contractual and price negotiations with new and existing suppliers, mitigating commercial risk and maximising value for current and future programmes.
3. Conduct in-depth cost breakdown analysis, including cost estimation, to achieve the lowest Total Cost of Acquisition (TCA) and support divisional cost-saving targets.
4. Develop and implement robust commodity and supplier strategies to meet business needs across all stakeholder areas.
5. Drive cost reduction and resourcing programmes, ensuring minimal disruption to existing supply chains.
6. Collaborate closely with internal customers to ensure early engagement and excellent ...