Head of Strategic Procurement

95000 - 100000 per annum + PackageSouthampton, EnglandPermanentA market-leading aerospace manufacturing and engineering business producing complex products for major civil and defence aerospace customers require a Head of Strategic Procurement. Reporting to an Operations Director, the Head of Strategic Procurement will be responsible for developing the function and leading all strategic procurement and contracting strategies across direct and indirect areas of spend.The Head of Strategic Procurement will play a key role within the Business Leadership Team, providing strategic direction across sourcing, supplier management, cost optimisation, and support for new business opportunities whilst aligning strategic procurement with broader company objectives.Specific duties of the Head of Strategic Procurement include:Define and execute procurement strategies, including Make vs Buy, indirect procurement and subcontractingNegotiation, development and management of long term agreements (LTA) with critical supply partnersAuthorisation of supplier contracts, NDAs and commercial agreementsProvide procurement and commercial leadership in support of business winning activities, sales bids and contract renewalsStrategic supplier relationship management; serve as an escalation point for critical supplier and supply chain issues, drive performance improvements, cost reduction initiatives and operational efficienciesManagement of Category Management team.Define procurement and inventory management KPIs internal and external (PPV, OTIF), procurement processes, policies and proceduresHead of Strategic Procurement applicants should meet the following criteria:Strategic-level procurement expertise; the ability to define strategies across procurement and inventory management, manage contracts and critical supplier relationshipsExperience within a regulated aerospace or defence manufacturing engineering environmentThe ability to negotiate, establish and manage long term agreements (LTA) with suppliers and supply chain partners, knowledge of contract law and complex contractsFamiliarity with global supply chainsLeadership qualities and gravitas with the ability to manage a team, and influence stakeholder communities