At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage supplier relationships and ensure top-notch performance for the UK Chinook fleet.
- Company: Join a leading aerospace firm with a focus on innovation and excellence.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Exciting role with potential travel and dynamic team collaboration.
- Why this job: Be part of a significant project that supports national defence and aerospace advancements.
- Qualifications: Experience in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and familiarity with SAP/ERP systems.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Procurement Agent to join the Vertical Lift Supplier Management and Procurement team, supporting our globally renowned aerospace client major subcontract activities. The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing a significant subcontract with a key supplier, supporting the maintenance and sustainment of the UK Ministry of Defence's Chinook fleet. With a contract value exceeding £100 million across core and additional tasking, this is a commercially significant role requiring strong supplier management, negotiation, stakeholder engagement and strategic procurement capability.
Working closely with a key supplier, the client, and the UK MoD and wider cross-functional teams, the Procurement Agent will be responsible for ensuring supplier performance, contractual compliance, value creation and risk mitigation whilst contributing to the continuous improvement of Chinook maintenance and support operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the performance and commercial relationship of a major subcontract supporting UK Chinook aircraft maintenance and sustainment.
- Ensure supplier performance and procurement strategies align with the requirements of the Vertical Lift programme and wider business objectives.
- Establish, communicate and monitor supplier performance expectations, KPIs and contractual deliverables.
- Manage supplier performance across delivery, quality, financial stability and in-service support.
- Lead complex commercial negotiations and resolve contractual, supplier and performance-related issues.
- Draft, interpret and negotiate contractual language.
Experience with SAP/ERP systems would be advantageous. Understanding of the Chinook platform would be highly desirable. Ability to travel between sites when required.
Procurement Agent in Hampshire employer: Indotronix Avani UK
As a leading provider of defence capabilities, our company offers an exceptional work environment for the Logistics Coordinator role in Lossiemouth. With competitive pay and a commitment to employee development, we foster a culture of collaboration and innovation, ensuring that our team members have access to ongoing training and growth opportunities. Join us to be part of a mission-driven organisation that values precision and excellence in supporting the UK armed forces.
