Strategic Procurement Manager

Job Title: Strategic Procurement Manager Duration: 12-Month Rolling Contract Location: Warwick (2 days onsite, 37.5 hours/week) We are seeking an experienced, self-driven Strategic Procurement Manager to join a high-performing team at our Warwick site. This is a purely strategic procurement role, focusing on long-term sourcing, supplier strategies, and contract negotiations rather than operational procurement. Your Responsibilities: Lead sourcing activities and negotiate contracts for low- to high-value aerospace and industrial components to optimise cost, ensure supply continuity, and secure commercial advantage. Undertake contractual and price negotiations with new and existing suppliers, mitigating commercial risk and maximising value for current and future programmes. Conduct in-depth cost breakdown analysis, including cost estimation, to achieve the lowest Total Cost of Acquisition (TCA) and support divisional cost-saving targets. Develop and implement robust commodity and supplier strategies to meet business needs across all stakeholder areas. Drive cost reduction and resourcing programmes, ensuring minimal disruption to existing supply chains. Collaborate closely with internal customers to ensure early engagement and excellent customer care. Integrate procurement within the project management process, participating as a core team member in project and sales meetings to influence early-stage decisions. Analyse scope of supply, contract agreements, and sales/operations planning to provide procurement insights and recommendations. Lead or support specialist buyers in contractual and price negotiations for strategic long-term contracts (5–10 years). Your Profile: 6–15 years’ experience in strategic sourcing/commodity management, with a clear focus on strategic rather than operational procurement. Strong commercial, contractual, and project management acumen. Proven experience managing long-term contract negotiations and strategic supplier relationships. Familiarity with aerospace/industrial component manufacturing and quality standards. Excellent Excel, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. Experience working in a complex, fast-changing global organisation with a matrix reporting structure. Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree and/or CIPS qualification highly desirable. Why This Role: Be part of a critical programme supporting the launch of a new engine with long-term strategic impact. Competitive daily rate and the opportunity to influence procurement strategy at a senior level. Exposure to global supplier networks and strategic project management in a high-growth environment.

Location: Warwick, UK, GB

Posted Date: 10/15/2025