Procurement Team Lead

The opportunity

Were looking for a skilled Procurement Team Leader to manage and improve our tactical and strategic sourcing activities. This role will lead supplier relationships drive commercial negotiations and deliver measurable cost savings and operational efficiency. Youll work closely with senior stakeholders to execute procurement strategies and ensure supplier performance aligns with business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead supplier contract negotiations and ensure compliance with internal policies.

• Monitor and manage supplier performance across key contracts.

• Act as the escalation point for supplier issues raised by buyers or strategic leads.

• Collaborate with internal teams to amend renew and optimise supplier contracts.

• Deliver annual cost savings in line with team and company targets.

• Build market knowledge to support sourcing decisions and competitive advantage.

• Oversee spend categories and ensure accountability for performance.

• Improve cost risk contract quality and delivery outcomes.

• Conduct market analysis issue tenders and evaluate supplier responses.

• Track and report key performance indicators and manage supplier penalties where applicable.

About you

• Proven experience in strategic procurement within a complex environment

• Strong track record in developing procurement strategies and managing supplier performance

• Skilled in contract management and minimising commercial risk

• High commercial acumen with the ability to analyse spend and market data

• Familiar with contract drafting and contract law

• Excellent communication collaboration and relationship-building skills

• Detail-oriented adaptable and comfortable with change

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the aviation C&E industry

• Experience mentoring procurement professionals

• CIPS qualified or working towards qualification

Why join us

We are AJW. We connect supply and deliver. Were proud to be part of an industry that connects the world.

At AJW were more than just a businesswere a global team shaping the future of aviation. We connect supply and deliver to keep the world moving and we invest in the people who make it happen. When you join us youll be part of an innovative supportive and inclusive workplace where you can grow and thrive. Heres what we offer:

• A team fun budget to bring colleagues together.

• Free access to LinkedIn Learning to support your development.

• Opportunities to take part in charity events volunteering and community projects.

• A modern office with an onsite gym bike-to-work scheme and a great restaurant.

• A discretionary bonus and private healthcare.

• Relocation support if youre moving closer to our HQ.

We encourage five days a week in the office to strengthen teamwork collaboration and development. However we understand personal circumstances vary and we support flexibility where needed. Some roles may require more in-office presence to meet business needs but were committed to finding the right balance for our team.

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To recruitment agencies: AJW Group will not accept unsolicited or speculative agency CVS and will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.