Procurement Manager

Job Title: Procurement Manager

Location: Bournemouth

Salary: £DOE + Package

Key Skills: Procurement, Management, Aerospace, Aviation, Risk, Contracts, Drafting, Negotiation, Tenders, Proposals, T&Cs, Product, Supply Chain, Strategy

An experienced Procurement Manager is required to play a key role working on various Projects to plan and implement a procurement strategy for a number of key existing and new business programs with the UK MoD and other export customers. The programmes are focused on capability insertion, new supply chains, new operating bases, new sources for spares (propulsion, avionic and mechanical) as well as procuring services and support (e.g., outsourced maintenance, new product introduction/development).

The Role:

So, what will you be doing as a Procurement Manager?

• Managing strategic suppliers and strategic relationships Identify and manage risks associated with key and major subcontracts
• Preparing tender packs, evaluating tender proposals, negotiating contract terms and conditions.
• Assessing the Make vs Buy and provide pay back justifications Drafting and negotiating agreements with suppliers whilst applying sound commercial judgement and ensuring compliance with policies; insurance requirements; confidentiality requirements;
• Supporting bid teams to source, manage and secure sub-contracts that meet customer needs and differentiates from its competitors
• Manage and control all subcontract documentation, data, files and reports in a timely and accurate manner Supporting internal Phase Reviews/Approvals ensuring that all required approvals are obtained prior to executing a subcontract

What are we looking for in our next Procurement Manager?

• Have a background working as a Procurement Manager managing strategic suppliers.
• Have experience of procuring service contracts for maintenance and new product development would be highly desirable.
• Have experience working on complex support programmes in an Engineering organisation
• Have an understanding of key contractual principles (e.g., contract formation, indemnities, consequential loss)
• Hold expertise in various contract types (Cost-type, Firm / Fixed Price, Fixed Price Incentive Fee, Fixed Price Level of Effort, Time and Material)
• Have experience in supporting a Bid Team to negotiate and secure sub-contracts on complex support service programmes
• Experience with project management principles and working as part of a project team Strong business acumen with the ability to clearly recognise risk elements in business transactions and develop strategies for mitigating risk

My client is keen to get this position filled ASAP, so if you feel you have the skills and desire to provide passion and drive as the next Procurement Manager, this is the opportunity for you!

So, if you are interested in joining a well-established, renowned, globally recognised organisation working with experts in their field as the next Procurement Manager, hit that apply button now!

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