Senior Procurement Manager

1 month ago


Coventry, Coventry, United Kingdom NP Aerospace, Ltd. Full time
Job Title: Senior Project Buyer

Location: Coventry, UK

Core Hours: 08:00-16:35 (Mon–Thu) 08:00-15:10 (Fri)

Vacancy Type: Full-time, Permanent and onsite

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum (subject to experience)

We are seeking a highly skilled Procurement professional to join our team as a Senior Project Buyer. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing time-critical engineering procurement projects, including Fabrications, Mechanical/Electrical Automotive, electrical harnessing, and general engineered components manufactured to detailed technical drawings.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with the Project Management team to ensure all supplier costs and timescales are in line with project and business deliverables.
  • Support all live projects, attending project review, planning meetings, and bid support.
  • Establish, maintain, and manage a supply base capable of supporting the business requirements and project timescales.
  • Drive supply chain improvements, delivering cost savings and supplier improvements.
  • Negotiate supply contracts with new and existing suppliers to support business requirements including pricing, delivery terms, lead-times etc.
  • Ensure all relevant terms and conditions are flowed down to the supply chain and management of the supplier to ensure these are adhered to.
  • Place purchase orders and expedite deliveries.

Critical Outputs:

  • Reporting against set KPI criteria including cost reduction and supplier delivery performance.

Requirements:

  • Experience of working in a Purchasing Role within a manufacturing/production environment with responsibilities for both Production and Aftermarket material requirements.
  • Experience of managing and developing a wide-ranging supplier portfolio.
  • Knowledge and Experience of ITAR/Foreign Controls an advantage but not essential.

About NP Aerospace:

NP Aerospace is a global leader in armour technology manufacturing and vehicle integration, delivering high-performance, lifesaving solutions for the defence and security industry. Our extensive range of combat-proven body armour, from ballistic helmets, plates, and shields to bomb disposal suits, highlights some of the most advanced composite materials. With a team of R&D engineers working on next-generation solutions, we also excel in highly engineered vehicle systems and armour platforms used by some of the world's largest defence organisations.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

NP Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, colour, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

Data Privacy:

NP Aerospace respects the privacy of all applicants. Personal information provided during the application process will be treated in accordance with our privacy policy and applicable data protection laws.



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