Procurement Manager (Interim)

Job Description

Interim Procurement Manager

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Location: Herefordshire (3 days onsite)

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Contract: Interim

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Sector: Defence / Engineering

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An innovative defence engineering organisation is looking to appoint an Interim Procurement Manager to provide immediate support to its procurement and supply chain function during a period of growth and operational transformation.

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This is a hands-on role that combines day-to-day procurement delivery with process improvement, making it well suited to an experienced procurement professional who enjoys operating in fast-paced engineering environments.

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The Role

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Working closely with the Head of Supply Chain, you'll be responsible for supporting procurement activity across a specialist supply base while helping improve systems, processes and operational performance.

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Key responsibilities include:

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• Managing procurement activity across electronic and mechanical categories.

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• Supporting supplier relationships, commercial negotiations and delivery performance.

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• Working with engineering and project teams to ensure material availability.

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• Driving procurement and supply chain process improvements.

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• Supporting the implementation of a new ERP system, including master data preparation, validation and migration.

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• Developing procurement processes, reporting and governance.

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• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, planning capability and supply chain resilience.

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About You

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We're looking for someone with experience in a senior procurement or supply chain position within a manufacturing, engineering, aerospace or defence environment.

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You'll ideally have experience of:

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• Direct procurement of electronic components, PCBAs, electro-mechanical assemblies or other engineered products.

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• Supplier relationship management and commercial negotiations.

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• ERP, MRP or procurement systems, including data management or implementation projects.

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• Process improvement and continuous improvement initiatives.

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• Working collaboratively with engineering, manufacturing and project teams.

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• Managing multiple priorities within a fast-paced operational environment.

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Experience within defence or other highly regulated industries would be advantageous.

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What's on Offer

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• Immediate start.

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• Interesting and technically complex engineering environment.

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• Opportunity to influence procurement processes and systems.

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If you're an experienced interim procurement professional looking for your next contract, we'd love to hear from you.

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