At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team in sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management across key spend categories.
- Company: Join Raytheon, a leader in innovative technology and strategic procurement.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, hybrid work options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborate with cross-functional teams and engage in high-profile projects.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving cost efficiencies and building resilient supply chains.
- Qualifications: Strong background in Supply Chain and proven leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, innovative and strategic Senior Procurement Manager to lead a Commodities and Sourcing team and drive the sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management activities across key spend categories.
This individual will report to the Associate Director of Supply Chain and must have the ability to communicate at senior levels within the business and partner in a collaborative manner with suppliers and cross-functional teams including Finance, Contracts, Quality, Manufacturing, Programmes and Legal in support of sourcing strategies and other initiatives. This role will have the opportunity for development by deputising for the Associate Director of Supply Chain at Senior/Director level reviews and regular interaction and dialogue at Director level.
- Strong background in Supply Chain, Procurement, Subcontract or Commodity Management within complex manufacturing environments
- Proven ability to lead and develop teams, driving performance, on-time delivery, and cost efficiencies
- Excellent negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills, including supplier performance and dispute resolution
- Solid commercial acumen, with knowledge of US DoD contracting and global supply markets
- Experience implementing strategy, policy, and operational plans aligned to business goals
- Knowledge of import/export regulations (ITAR, EAR, UK Export Control)
- Programme management expertise across full lifecycle delivery (proposal through to sustainment)
- Experience in data analytics, supply chain metrics, and KPI management
- Experience collaborating across cross-functional and multi-business teams on high-profile projects
- Exposure to supply chain digital transformation, automation, and technology initiatives
- Relevant professional or academic qualifications (e.g. MCIPS, BA, MBA or equivalent)
- Lead and inspire a high-performing team, setting clear goals and developing talent to deliver against business and functional targets
- Own and optimise short- and long-term commodity strategies, ensuring alignment and maximum value across teams
- Build a resilient and agile supply chain, capable of navigating geopolitical and supplier disruptions
- Lead critical supplier negotiations and act as the escalation point for complex commercial and contractual challenges
- Leverage commercial agreements and contract expertise to deliver measurable business value
- Develop long-term strategic supplier relationships that enhance performance and deliver competitive advantage
- Drive cost reduction initiatives and supplier performance improvements to meet financial targets
- Champion continuous improvement and transformation, including adoption of emerging technologies
- Ensure full compliance with export, ethics, and corporate policies while supporting key business initiatives
Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite.
