Head of Procurement

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Crawley / Hybrid | Permanent

At Unum Aircraft Seating, we're redefining business class with smart, adaptable seating designed for comfort, reliability, and on-time delivery. Culture matters to us. We're looking for thoughtful, respectful team players who lead with integrity, collaborate openly, and help create a positive environment for everyone. As we scale our business and deliver complex aerospace programmes, we're looking for a Head of Procurement to build and lead a world-class global supply chain. This is a senior, high-impact role where procurement strategy, supplier partnerships, and programme delivery come together.

Why Join Unum? Be part of our growing, ambitious business with a startup mentality and a culture built on collaboration, sustainability, and quality.

Competitive Salary And Benefits Including 25 days holiday + bank holidays 1pm finish on Fridays Pension scheme Electric car & cycle-to-work schemes Employee discounts

What you'll do in this role

• Own and deliver Unum's end-to-end procurement strategy.
• Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing procurement team.
• Build and manage strategic supplier partnerships in a regulated aerospace environment.
• Drive cost, quality, delivery, risk, and compliance performance.
• Lead procurement input to new product introduction, programmes, and cross-functional projects, ensuring milestones are met.
• Support business growth, customer commitments, and operational excellence.

Requirements

What we're looking for

• Senior procurement leadership experience in regulated manufacturing.
• Strong commercial, negotiation, and supplier management capability.
• Deep understanding of quality, compliance, and traceability requirements.
• Experience supporting complex programmes or project-based delivery.
• Aerospace or complex engineered product experience strongly preferred.

Ready to build the supply chain behind world-class aircraft seating? Apply now - we'd love to hear from you.

Unum Aircraft Seating is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is valued and respected. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Proof of eligibility will be required prior to commencing employment.

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