Strategic Procurement Manager

Overview

Strategic procurement of aerospace components, focusing on long-term sourcing and contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• procurement integration
• cost analysis
• supplier negotiation
• sourcing strategy
• cost reduction
• customer collaboration

Tasks

-Integrate procurement within the project management process, participating as a core team member in project and sales meetings to influence early-stage decisions. -Analyse scope of supply, contract agreements, and sales/operations planning to provide procurement insights and recommendations. -Undertake contractual and price negotiations with new and existing suppliers, mitigating commercial risk and maximising value for current and future programmes. -Lead sourcing activities and negotiate contracts for low- to high-value aerospace and industrial components to optimise cost, ensure supply continuity, and secure commercial advantage. -Conduct in-depth cost breakdown analysis, including cost estimation, to achieve the lowest Total Cost of Acquisition (TCA) and support divisional cost-saving targets. -Drive cost reduction and resourcing programmes, ensuring minimal disruption to existing supply chains. -Lead or support specialist buyers in contractual and price negotiations for strategic long-term contracts (5–10 years). -Develop and implement robust commodity and supplier strategies to meet business needs across all stakeholder areas. -Be part of a critical programme supporting the launch of a new engine with long-term strategic impact. -Collaborate closely with internal customers to ensure early engagement and excellent customer care.

Requirements

• excel
• cips
• bachelor’s
• strategic sourcing
• supplier management
• contract negotiation

What You Bring

We are seeking an experienced, self-driven Strategic Procurement Manager to join a high-performing team at our Warwick site. This is a purely strategic procurement role, focusing on long-term sourcing, supplier strategies, and contract negotiations rather than operational procurement. -Familiarity with aerospace/industrial component manufacturing and quality standards. -Exposure to global supplier networks and strategic project management in a high-growth environment. -Experience working in a complex, fast-changing global organisation with a matrix reporting structure. -6–15 years’ experience in strategic sourcing/commodity management, with a clear focus on strategic rather than operational procurement. -Excellent Excel, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. -Proven experience managing long-term contract negotiations and strategic supplier relationships. -Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree and/or CIPS qualification highly desirable. -Strong commercial, contractual, and project management acumen.

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Benefits

-Competitive daily rate and the opportunity to influence procurement strategy at a senior level.

About Siemens Energy

-Offers cutting-edge solutions across the energy value chain. -Evolved into a global leader in energy innovation from pioneering technologies. -Plays a crucial role in accelerating the world's transition to a low-carbon future, focusing on sustainable energy production. -Broad portfolio includes gas turbines, power plants, renewable energy systems like wind and solar, supporting the shift to cleaner power. -Known for highly specialized solutions, from energy storage to grid optimization, helping utilities and industries thrive sustainably. -Major projects include large-scale renewable energy plants, carbon capture initiatives, and smart grid solutions that help stabilize the power supply. -Behind some of the world's most innovative and efficient energy technologies, driving change on both small and large scales. -Distinct for its ability to combine legacy power systems with the latest advancements in renewable energy, shaping the future of power.

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