Procurement Manager

An engineering manufacturing technology business supplying products and services to the aerospace and defence industries requires a Procurement Manager on a 12 month FTC. The Procurement Manager will support New Product Introduction (NPI) programmes and the negotiation and finalisation of Long‑Term Supply Agreements with supply chain partners.

The Procurement Manager plays a key role in supporting the next generation of aerospace products, managing supplier selection, contracting strategy, and procurement activity required to bring new technologies to life. Working closely with stakeholders across engineering, programme management, product development and procurement, the Procurement Manager will support across the NPI lifecycle.

• Lead procurement activity across New Product Introduction (NPI) programmes
• Develop and implement contracting strategies
• Negotiate and implement Long-Term Supply Agreements (LTAs)
• Manage supplier selection and onboarding for new product lines
• Engage early with suppliers to support NPI delivery
• Mitigate risk through robust contractual and supply chain strategies
• Partner closely with engineering, programme management, and global supply chain teams

From early supplier engagement through to contract implementation, you will own a critical part of the NPI procurement lifecycle.

• Experience of NPI, batch manufacturing or prototype activities from a procurement perspective
• The ability to negotiate, agree and manage long‑term supply agreements with suppliers and supply chain partners
• Accustomed to working with technical stakeholders – engineering, programmes, product development
• Experience of supplier selection and supplier onboarding
• Gravitas and influencing skills

Comfortable working a 12 month FTC position.