An aerospace manufacturing and MRO business require a Procurement Manager. Applicants need experience in procurement, contract management and end-to-end commercial activities within an aerospace manufacturing, MRO or aviation setting.
The Procurement Manager will be responsible for leading commercial activity, both upstream with customers and downstream to supplier and supply chain partners. Managing both procurement and commercial resources, the Procurement Manager will help drive growth, deliver excellent customer service and offer a robust contract management (supplier and customer) offering to the business.
Specific duties of the Procurement Manager include:
- Lead all procurement and contracting activities for the business, including contract negotiations and developing relationships with suppliers and customers
- Supply market intelligence and commercial insights generation around; pricing, competitors and opportunities
- Develop procurement and commercial procedures, processes, SOPs, KPIS etc.
- Support Sales and Business Development activities
- Monitor and analyse performance of customer accounts
- Develop procurement and inventory management strategies, ensuring optimal levels of stock are held
- Supplier selection, negotiation and post-signature supplier relationship management
- Manage procurement and commercial teams
Procurement Manager applicants should meet the following criteria:
- Expertise as a; Procurement Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Commercial Manager or Contracts Manager
- Experience within; aviation, aerospace manufacturing or aircraft MRO industries
- Demonstrable experience of supporting BD, bids, customer success or work winning activities
- Knowledge of the aerospace MRO and manufacturing supplier landscape
- Leadership skills, influencing and gravitas