A leading defence organisation are looking for two proven Procurement Manager's to join a high-performing team responsible for managing critical supplier relationships, commercial negotiations and procurement activities across complex engineering programmes.

• Role: Procurement Manager (x2)
• Duration: 9-month contract
• Pay: Up to £45 p/hr (Inside IR35 via Umbrella)
• Location: Stevenage or Bristol
• Working Pattern: 3 days onsite

You'll be responsible for managing supplier relationships, commercial negotiations and procurement activities across a portfolio of engineering and manufacturing suppliers, ensuring cost, quality and delivery objectives are achieved.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage strategic supplier relationships and performance.
• Lead supplier negotiations covering pricing, terms and contractual agreements.
• Support sourcing and procurement activities across engineering and manufacturing programmes.
• Manage supplier risks, mitigation plans and escalation activities.
• Drive cost reduction and value improvement initiatives.
• Ensure supplier delivery performance meets programme requirements.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders across Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering and Operations.
• Support commercial reviews, procurement governance and contract management activities.
• Identify opportunities for supplier improvement and supply chain optimisation.

Working closely with programme, engineering, quality and supply chain stakeholders, you'll play a key role in ensuring continuity of supply, supplier performance and commercial value delivery across major programmes.

Key Requirements:

• SC Cleared or eligible to obtain clearance
• Defence, Aerospace, Manufacturing or Engineering experience
• Proven supplier relationship management expertise
• Third party licensing experience
• Commercial negotiation capability and solid contract management experience
• Proven risk management and supplier development expertise
• ERP systems experience (SAP preferred)
• Experience working within regulated or complex project environments
• Experience managing European or global suppliers
• Potential travel to Europe

If you're a procurement professional with experience managing suppliers, negotiating contracts and supporting complex engineering or defence programmes, apply now!