Strategic Sourcing Manager
1 week ago
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for procurement and supplier management?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where your expertise can significantly impact a global scale?
Join AJW Group as a Strategic Sourcing Manager and take the lead in shaping our procurement strategy, driving cost savings, and forging strong supplier relationships that power our success.
AJW Group is looking for a highly skilled Strategic Sourcing Manager (SSM) to oversee an allocated portfolio of suppliers and spend categories.
In this pivotal role, you will translate the AJW Group procurement strategy into a comprehensive and actionable plan, ensuring we continue to excel in a competitive market.
What You'll Do: Negotiate & manage supplier contracts: Lead negotiations and manage supplier contracts, ensuring compliance with contract terms.
Achieve cost savings: Drive cost savings on an annual basis in line with departmental objectives and deliver measurable results.
Develop market insights: Gain in-depth market knowledge for your assigned suppliers/categories, using this to create strategic advantages for AJW Group.
Manage supplier relationships: Oversee supplier performance, monitor key metrics, identify improvement opportunities, and conduct audits as needed.
Enhance performance & mitigate risks: Focus on improving cost efficiency, contractual quality, delivery performance, and minimizing risks in your area of responsibility.
Proven experience in strategic procurement within a complex, fast-paced environment.
Proven ability to execute procurement strategies, manage the full procurement lifecycle, and oversee supplier performance and due diligence.
Strong track record in negotiating contracts that reduce risk and maximize commercial value.
Skilled in managing supplier performance, building lasting relationships, and managing commercial and qualitative outcomes.
Strong commercial acumen and the ability to analyse market and financial data to drive category planning.
It would be great if you had previous experience within the aviation repair industry.
What's in it for you?
Enjoy a monthly team fun budget and support community causes through charity events.
Join our vibrant social scene with company-run events and experience a stunning work environment at our state-of-the-art HQ, complete with an onsite gym, bike-for-work scheme, delicious restaurant, discretionary bonus, healthcare, and Perkbox benefits.
Not local to our state-of-the-art HQ?
Don't worry.
Relocation support packages are available to make your move to the area easier.
This role may be eligible for hybrid working after 3-month probation (2 days WFH).
?? Inclusive recruitment process; let us know about any reasonable adjustments needed.
AJW Group promotes diversity and equal opportunities.
DBS background check may be required for successful candidates.
See for yourself what it's like to work at AJW Group: AJW Group is an equal opportunities employer with the aim of providing a diverse and inclusive environment.
We encourage suitably qualified applications regardless of race, disability, age, sex, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, and religion or belief.
We are a culture that celebrates success on merit.
To recruitment agencies: AJW Group will not accept unsolicited or speculative agency CV'S and will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.
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