Procurement Manager

Aerocloud Systems; Stockport; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Stockport is seeking a Global Procurement Manager to join its Finance team. This hands-on role involves developing procurement strategies, managing supplier contracts, and ensuring compliance in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have extensive experience in IT procurement and strong negotiation skills. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible working environment, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Best in Class Share Options scheme

Flexible working environment

25 days annual leave + statutory holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Extensive upskilling and training

Company pension scheme

Access to employee perks and discounts

Digital Nomad policy

Qualifications

• 5+ years in IT hardware/software procurement and distribution.
• Strong knowledge of supplier risk management and evaluation processes.
• Experience with ISO 27001 and SOC II compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead AeroCloud’s procurement strategy and manage supplier relationships.
• Run RFQs, RFIs, and RFPs for best value.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards and regulations.

Skills

IT hardware/software procurement

Supplier risk management

ERP systems (NetSuite)

Supplier negotiation

Logistics management

Commercial awareness

Education

CIPS Level 4+ or equivalent

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Job description

Overview

AeroCloud creates modular and scalable intelligent airport management software built on leading-edge technology. Our cloud-native platform uses predictive artificial intelligence and machine learning. Together with our common-use passenger processing and self-service solutions, we deliver an innovative answer to the complex operational challenges experienced by airports across the globe.

About The Role

We are seeking a proactive and commercially astute Global Procurement Manager to join our Finance team. This is a hands-on role with responsibility across procurement, supplier management, logistics, compliance, and asset management. You will lead the procurement strategy, ensure effective sourcing and contract management, and support AeroCloud’s continued growth across global markets. This role will require a self-starter who will immerse themselves across the business and is currently a one-person team. We anticipate this team will grow into 2026 as the business continues to scale at growth.

About You

We are looking for a hands-on, strategic, and detail-oriented procurement professional with a track record of managing supplier contracts, delivering cost savings, and improving processes. You will be comfortable working cross-functionally, managing global supply chains, and ensuring compliance in a fast-paced technology environment.

Job Requirements

Essential Experience & Skills

• Proven experience (5+ Years) in IT hardware/software procurement and distribution.
• Strong knowledge of supplier risk management, tendering, and evaluation processes.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (NetSuite highly desirable).
• Knowledge of ISO 27001, SOC II, and awareness of ISO 14001 standards.
• Skilled in supplier negotiation, contract management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in global shipping, logistics, and customs management.
• Strong commercial awareness with ability to balance cost, quality, and risk.

Qualifications

• CIPS Level 4+ or equivalent – (not essential)

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Ownership and impact
• Procurement & Supplier Management
• Lead and own AeroCloud’s Procurement strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Manage the full Source-to-Pay (S2P) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycles within NetSuite ERP.
• Oversee supplier relationship management (SRM) and supply chain management (SCM).
• Run RFQs, RFIs, and RFPs to secure best value from suppliers.
• Conduct commercial negotiations and contracting with suppliers, ensuring robust agreements.
• Manage direct, indirect, and service procurement across all business functions.
• Apply category management and demand planning to optimise spend and supplier performance.
• Ensure supplier compliance with ISO 27001, SOC II, and support alignment with ISO 14001 (sustainability).
• Stay up to date with market trends and innovations, identifying opportunities for cost savings and value creation.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, reporting, and governance.
• Shipping & Logistics
• Oversee global shipping across all modes (air, sea, road, courier).
• Manage exports, imports, and customs compliance, including assigning and managing customs brokers.
• Work closely with the Delivery team to ensure timely and efficient supply to customer locations worldwide.
• Asset Management
• Oversee allocation, tracking, and lifecycle management of assets.
• Manage asset depreciation and reporting in collaboration with Finance.
• Support whole lifecycle cost (WLC) management for procurement decisions.
• Systems & Compliance
• Leverage NetSuite ERP to manage procurement data, workflows, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, ISO standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate supplier databases, stock ledgers, and procurement documentation.

Job Benefits

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Best in Class Share Options scheme
• Flexible working environment
• 25 days annual leave + statutory holidays
• Take your birthday off work on us as well
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Extensive upskilling and training
• Company pension scheme
• Access to employee perks and discounts
• Access to salary sacrifice - Cycle to work and EV scheme
• Digital Nomad policy

Our ethos

AeroCloud recognises Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion at the heart of our business. They represent the mutual trust, respect and understanding we strive for. They are integral to our brand, reputation, success, business sustainability and employee relations impact. Our vision is to have a diverse, equal and inclusive organisational culture. We want everyone who comes into contact with us, both face to face and virtually, to feel valued and respected. We want our workplace both in the office and at home to foster belonging to all colleagues to feel seen, connected, supported and proud. We will draw on the rich diversity of our workforce and harness the diverse contributions and considerable talents of our staff to achieve our vision in line with our organisational values and DE&I principles.

AeroCloud is an equal opportunities employer so if you have any specific work or access requirements as a result of a condition or disability then AeroCloud would be committed to working with you on the best way to support this at work.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industries
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Airlines and Aviation

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