Procurement Officer
16 hours ago
Luton
Procurement Specialist – Aerospace & Defence Due to security this role is for sole uk nationals only. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, this role sits at the centre of a fast-paced and collaborative environment, working closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers. You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of sub-contracts, supporting bid activity, and ensuring procurement delivery aligns with wider business objectives. You will operate across multiple functions and engage with Procurement colleagues across the Electronics & Cyber divisions, playing a key role in driving commercial outcomes and supporting programme success. Key Responsibilities • Provide procurement input into bids and business-winning activities, ensuring commercially robust and competitive proposals, • Support the implementation of the GCAP Procurement strategy within FCA and across wider Lines of Business, • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to influence positive outcomes and support programme delivery, • Translate customer and project requirements into procurement documentation in line with contractual and Life Cycle Management (LCM) governance requirements, • Procure Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) items to support development programmes, • Develop and negotiate contracts for materials and sub-contracts, using both standard and bespoke terms, • Manage supplier performance throughout contract delivery, ensuring quality, cost, and schedule adherence, • Oversee contract management activities to ensure compliance, drive innovation, and deliver value to programme stakeholders, • Identify and mitigate commercial risks within supplier agreements, with a focus on long-term supply chain resilience, • Ensure appropriate commercial protections are in place, including NDAs, export licences, and other regulatory requirements, • Support internal reporting on external spend and contribute to forward-looking spend forecasts, • Ensure full compliance with governance, regulatory, and procurement policies across all activities What We’re Looking For • Proven experience in Procurement, ideally within the Aerospace & Defence sector or a similarly regulated environment, • Strong understanding of commercial and legal aspects of contracting, • Ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams, • Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, • Track record of delivering tangible procurement outcomes and value, • Degree-qualified (or equivalent experience), with MCIPS qualification or working towards it preferred, • Commercially minded with a proactive, solutions-focused approach, • Ability to think creatively and identify opportunities for innovation within procurement, • Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills Additional Information • Stakeholders are primarily UK-based, though occasional travel and overnight stays may be required, • Some level of international travel may be necessary depending on supplier engagement