Procurement Officer (Direct)

Overview

In this Procurement Officer role at AALTO, you will manage the full procurement lifecycle for key aerospace commodities (Avionics, Power on Board, EWIS) to secure timely, high-quality components with strong value. You’ll shape sourcing strategies, build supplier partnerships, and support programme delivery and manufacturing readiness in a fast-moving, collaborative setting. The role links engineering, programme management, and quality teams to align specifications with supplier capabilities, driving regulatory compliance and continuous improvement. This is a chance to influence critical supply chains in a cutting-edge aerospace domain.

Pay / Benefits

• Short-term incentive plan
• 25 days holiday
• Private medical insurance
• Dental and optical cash back
• Personal pension plan
• Income protection and life assurance

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver procurement strategies for Avionics, Power on Board and EWIS
• Assess market trends, supplier options and supply chain optimisation opportunities
• Lead supplier selection activities from RFx to technical and commercial assessments
• Negotiate long-term agreements, pricing and contract terms
• Manage contract changes, claims, cost-saving opportunities and budgets
• Ensure sourcing activity and contracts meet regulatory, export control and governance requirements
• Build and manage supplier relationships with measurable performance in cost, quality, delivery and technical capability
• Support supplier development to improve manufacturing readiness and aerospace standards
• Resolve supplier performance issues and manage programme delivery risks
• Collaborate with Engineering to align specifications and cost targets
• Coordinate with Programme Management Office for schedule alignment and risk mitigation
• Engage with Supply Chain Quality Assurance on non-conformances and audits
• Monitor supply chain risks (long-lead items, obsolescence, regulatory changes)
• Maintain procurement data and contract records in ERP and other systems

Key requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication with a proactive mindset
• Experience developing and delivering procurement strategies
• Excellent organisation, supplier relationship and stakeholder management skills
• Background in preparing, managing and evaluating tenders with strong negotiation skills
• Experience in contract management and supplier development
• Procurement experience in aerospace, defence or a high-complexity, regulated industry
• Experience managing technical commodities (Avionics, Power on Board, EWIS) is advantageous
• Familiarity with ISO9001, EN/AS9100 and CAA requirements
• A degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business or related field (or equivalent)
• Confidence using Microsoft 365 and ERP systems such as SAP or Microsoft Dynamics 365

• Adaptable communication
• Influencing and collaboration
• Proactive problem-solving
• Procurement strategy development
• Tender preparation and evaluation
• Contract management

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