Senior Procurement & Component Management Leader

Scope of Role

This is a wide and varied role covering Procurement, Component Management, and Commercial activities.

You will take overall responsibility for the team, using your communication and influencing skills to build strong working relationships—both internally and externally.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Purchasing inventory for the workshop and non-stock items across the business.
• Providing leadership and direction to teams managing component procurement, spares, and repair services for key customer accounts.
• Ensuring workshop procurement and material supply are optimised to achieve the best balance of availability and cost.
• Representing the company in all purchasing matters, both internally and externally.
• Developing talent, inspiring and motivating your team, and driving high levels of engagement—always acting professionally and promoting a positive, collaborative approach.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Purchasing

• Manage direction, coordination, and evaluation of procurement strategies.
• Set policy and guidelines for cost reduction initiatives.
• Analyse market and delivery trends to adapt procurement technologies.
• Implement procurement strategies to ensure security of supply and best value for money.
• Purchase goods, materials, components, or services that meet technical, quality, and delivery requirements.
• Support procurement processes to ensure timely order placement that meets customer and company requirements.
• Maintain inventory and stock levels to support on-time delivery targets and work order efficiency.
• Optimise inventory holding while meeting both capability and financial targets.
• Perform regular reviews and follow-ups on:
  • On-time delivery performance
  • Overdue orders
  • Open orders
  • Order acknowledgements
  • Reorder points
  • Delivery forecasts
• Maintain an updated ERP system with current status and delivery dates.
• Negotiate improved terms and conditions with suppliers and identify new opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with key OEM and preferential suppliers to secure:
  • Excellent service
  • Favourable pricing
  • Competitive lead-times
• Conduct requests for quotation, evaluations, negotiations, and sourcing activities.
• Drive annual cost reductions and minimise supplier cost increases.
• Ensure compliance with government laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Review procurement performance data related to effectiveness and efficiency.
• Support new repair capabilities and manage make/buy decisions as needed.
• Assist the engineering team in costing spares for engineering projects.
• Ensure full life-cycle strategy and support for all materials.