Procurement Manager

In this role of Procurement Manager you will be the lead for all components and material related matters within the Avionics business streams. You will be responsible for the management of procurement teams to ensure the skills, capability and processes needed to support the business unit’s financial and strategic goals. You will work closely with Head of Supply Chain and other senior stakeholders for long term people development, process & technology deployment, and to ensure all materials are negotiated and available for production and customer programme delivery.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Leading and coordinating procurement team activities necessary to successfully support commodity and service procurement requirements of internal customers, primarily manufacturing and development/IRAD
• Managing all indirect and direct commodity procurement
• Reviewing and negotiate terms and conditions to ensure the business is legally covered, de-risked and profitable
• Focusing on cost savings/avoidance through supplier cost negotiation, process improvements/enhancements, utilising the AWAR and design to cost processes
• Managing supplier performance with regard to Quality, ...