Procurement Manager

A highly successful aerospace and defence services organisation supporting military, government and allied customers requires a Procurement Manager. Reporting into the Procurement leadership team, the Procurement Manager will play a key role in shaping and delivering procurement strategies across major programmes and bid activities, ensuring robust, compliant and cost-effective supply solutions that support operational delivery and business growth.Working closely with Programme, Engineering, Technology, Commercial and Supply Chain stakeholders, the Strategic Procurement Manager will provide strategic procurement leadership from bid and proposal stages through to contract award and in-service support, whilst driving supplier performance, managing risk and delivering commercial value across the supply base. Key Responsibilities of the Procurement Manager:Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives and programme requirements.Lead procurement activities for major bids and programmes, from initial proposal stages through to contract award and in-service support.Analyse market conditions, supplier landscapes and industry trends to identify opportunities and mitigate supply chain risks.Support make-or-buy assessments, commercial evaluations, bid and no-bid decisions, and engineering reviews.Lead tendering, supplier selection and complex commercial negotiations, ensuring contracts deliver value and manage risk effectively.Build strong relationships ..... full job details .....