Global Head of Strategic Procurement & SRM

Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in Cambridge is seeking a Head of Global Strategic Procurement. The successful candidate will develop and execute a comprehensive procurement strategy while leading a high-performing team. Responsibilities include managing global supplier relationships and driving cost optimisation initiatives. Ideal candidates will have extensive procurement leadership experience and a strong background in strategic supplier management. The role offers flexible benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and pension contributions.

Benefits

27 days holiday increasing with service

Pension contributions up to 9%

Private medical insurance for you and your partner

Company car allowance

Life assurance at 4x basic salary

Qualifications

• Proven ability to set and execute a global procurement strategy aligned with business goals.
• Strong experience with strategic supplier management, including performance reviews.
• Track record of delivering value beyond cost savings across major spend categories.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a global strategic procurement strategy.
• Lead global outsourcing strategies and manage supplier onboarding.
• Build and lead a high-performing global procurement team.

Skills

Global procurement leadership

Strategic supplier management

Cost optimisation

Data and analytics

Team leadership

Education

Professional procurement qualifications (e.g. CIPS, ISM)

Tools

Digital procurement tools

Job description

A leading aerospace and defense company in Cambridge is seeking a Head of Global Strategic Procurement. The successful candidate will develop and execute a comprehensive procurement strategy while leading a high-performing team. Responsibilities include managing global supplier relationships and driving cost optimisation initiatives. Ideal candidates will have extensive procurement leadership experience and a strong background in strategic supplier management. The role offers flexible benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and pension contributions.