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Procurement Officer
Job summary
A leading specialist in aerodynamic research in Bedford is seeking a Procurement Officer to manage supplier contracts and drive compliance. The role is permanent, offering a salary up to £50,000 per annum with benefits including private health insurance and 26 days of annual leave. Candidates with experience in aerospace or defense sectors will have a significant advantage. If you are organized and self-motivated, apply now.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Proven ability to execute bid programs and manage supplier relationships.
- Essential experience with cost management and purchase order management.
- Strong communication skills for senior stakeholder engagement.
Responsibilities
- Generate and execute bid programs for suppliers.
- Proactively manage suppliers to ensure delivery against contract.
- Develop supplier selection strategies and apply procurement governance.
- Attend and contribute to formal reviews with senior staff.
- Manage multiple contracts and apply due diligence.
Skills
Procurement Officer | Aviation & Aerospace | Bedford | Up to £50k
Are you a highly organized Procurement Officer with a talent for managing complex contracts and driving compliance? This is your chance to join a world-leading independent specialist in aerodynamic research, providing services and solutions to major international aerospace and defense clients.
This is a central, permanent role in a business transformation, reporting to the Procurement Manager and supporting the needs of ongoing, unique R&D projects.
- Generate and execute bid programs for suppliers, including competitive tenders.
- Proactively manage suppliers to ensure delivery against contract and handle any required contract changes.
- Develop supplier selection strategies and apply procurement governance to ensure full compliance with company requirements.
- Attend and contribute to formal reviews with the Procurement Manager and other senior staff.
- Manage multiple contracts and ensure all necessary due diligence is meticulously applied.
- Contract Expertise: Proven ability to execute bid programs and manage supplier relationships and contracts.
- Financial Skills: Essential experience with cost management and purchase order management.
- Communication & Integrity: Strong written and verbal communication skills for engagement with senior stakeholders, coupled with high levels of integrity and self-motivation.
If you possess strong organizational skills, have curiosity and an enquiring mind, and are committed to working within a highly skilled engineering environment, then we want to hear from you. Experience in the aerospace or defense sectors is a significant plus.
This is a permanent opportunity with a competitive salary, up to £50,000 per annum. They offer a great benefits package, including a pension scheme, private health insurance, and 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays. If you are ready for a challenge, want to make a tangible impact and grow your career, apply now.
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