Procurement Manager - Engineering & Maintenance (Aerospace / MRO)
5 days ago
London
Procurement Manager – Engineering & Maintenance (Aerospace / MRO) London | £80,000 + Bonus + Benefits A leading aviation organisation is seeking a strategic Procurement Manager to lead category management across Engineering & Maintenance. This is a high-impact role focused on shaping long-term sourcing strategies, optimising supplier performance, and delivering sustainable value across a complex global supply base. This is not a transactional role—it's a strategic position requiring a strong category management mindset and deep expertise within the aerospace / aviation sector. Key Responsibilities • Own and deliver category strategies across MRO, powerplant, airframe, spares, and technical services, • Lead long-term strategic sourcing initiatives across a global supplier base, including MROs, OEMs, and component providers, • Conduct in-depth spend analysis, market intelligence, and supplier benchmarking to inform category direction, • Drive strategic supplier relationship management (SRM), focusing on performance, innovation, and risk mitigation, • Lead complex commercial and contractual negotiations, ensuring long-term value creation, • Partner closely with Engineering, Technical Services, and Maintenance Planning to align procurement strategy with operational needs, • Identify and deliver cost optimisation, value creation, and continuous improvement initiatives, • Ensure robust governance, compliance, and risk management across all supplier contracts, • Support the development of procurement best practice and mentor junior team members where required Skills & Experience • Proven experience in strategic category management (not transactional procurement), • Strong background within aerospace / aviation, ideally within an airline, MRO, or aircraft leasing environment, • Deep understanding of Engineering & Maintenance categories, including MRO, spares, and technical services, • Demonstrated ability to develop and execute long-term sourcing strategies, • Strong commercial acumen with experience leading complex negotiations and supplier strategies, • Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior technical and operational stakeholders, • Degree qualified (or equivalent); CIPS qualification desirable Why Apply? • £80,000 base salary + bonus, • Clear long-term career progression within a growing procurement function, • Strategic, high-visibility role with real impact on business performance, • Opportunity to work abroad for up to 1 month per year, • Collaborative, forward-thinking environment with strong leadership support This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional looking to step into a truly strategic category role within a dynamic and globally connected aerospace environment. Apply now or send your CV to