Summary: The Strategic Procurement Specialist role at GPW Recruitment offers an experienced procurement professional the chance to lead sourcing activities and negotiations within the aerospace and industrial sectors. The position focuses on developing impactful sourcing strategies, managing contracts, and driving cost reduction initiatives. This 6-month rolling contract provides an opportunity to work in a complex global environment with competitive pay. Candidates should possess extensive experience in strategic sourcing and commodity management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead sourcing activities and negotiations for aerospace and industrial components.
• Manage contractual and price negotiations to mitigate risk and secure commercial advantages.
• Perform detailed cost breakdown analyses to achieve divisional cost-saving targets.
• Develop and implement robust Commodity and Supplier strategies.
• Drive cost reduction and resourcing programmes to support strategic goals.
• Collaborate closely with internal customers to ensure seamless integration of procurement strategies.

Key Skills:

• 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing and commodity management.
• Strong knowledge of component manufacturing processes and quality standards.
• Outstanding skills in Excel, communication, and stakeholder management.
• Excellent commercial, contractual, and project management expertise.
• Experience working with a global supplier base in a matrix environment.
• Bachelor’s degree required; a Master’s degree and/or CIPS qualification is highly desirable.

Salary (Rate): 400

City: Warwick

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Other