Arguile
Procurement Manager
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Procurement Manager 📍 Bristol / Swindon (Hybrid) 💰 £50,000 - £60,000 + Bonus
Are you looking to join a high-growth technology business operating at the forefront of the Defence and Aerospace sector?
This is an opportunity to become part of a rapidly expanding organisation delivering cutting-edge technology solutions to defence customers globally. With significant growth plans, a dynamic culture, and a genuinely agile way of working, this is a business where decisions are made quickly, ideas are valued, and bureaucracy is kept to a minimum.
We're seeking an ambitious procurement professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys taking ownership of complex sourcing and commercial activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end procurement activities across a range of direct spend categories.
- Manage supplier sourcing, selection, negotiation, and onboarding activities.
- Support the flow-down of customer and contractual requirements throughout the supply chain.
- Negotiate commercial terms and supplier agreements to deliver value and mitigate risk.
- Build and manage strong supplier relationships, ensuring performance, quality, and delivery expectations are achieved.
- Support contract management activities throughout the supplier lifecycle.
- Collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, Commercial, and Programme teams to support business objectives.
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About You
- Experience within Defence, Aerospace, or another highly regulated engineering environment.
- Proven background in direct procurement and strategic sourcing.
- Strong commercial acumen with experience negotiating contracts and supplier agreements.
- Good understanding of contractual flow-down requirements and supply chain compliance.
- Experience managing suppliers throughout the contract lifecycle.
- Able to work effectively in a fast-moving, evolving business environment.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable operating with autonomy.
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What's on Offer?
- Opportunity to join a business experiencing significant growth and investment.
- Exposure to innovative technologies supporting critical defence capabilities.
- Fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture with minimal red tape.
- Hybrid working arrangement from Bristol or Swindon.
- Competitive salary of £50,000 - £60,000 plus bonus and benefits.
If you're an ambitious procurement professional looking to make a tangible impact within a growing defence technology business, we'd love to hear from you.
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