Jobs in Greater glasgow, sct, uk

Job Description

Embrace Talent is pleased to partner with a leading global defence company to assist them in the recruitment of a procurement contracts manager

This key position has been created through growth and will see you lead a small team of procurement specialists, using your expertise to support a variety of high-profile projects. From sourcing complex systems and equipment to securing essential parts, raw materials, and consumables, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring seamless project delivery. You will be responsible for strategic cost management—identifying savings opportunities and continually monitoring supplier performance to guarantee value for money.

Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers will be central to success in the role. You'll oversee supplier performance, drive improvement initiatives, and manage risks and opportunities proactively. Strong stakeholder engagement skills will be essential as you will be working with a variety of internal and external partners to meet procurement objectives. You will work closely with the engineering team, constantly monitoring bills of materials to make necessary updates and setting up systems to track part usage to ensure a reliable flow of materials.

Required experience :

A demonstrable background in contract management, with the ability to control costs and forecast budgets accurate...