Supply Chain Manager

️ Procurement & Commercial Manager

📍 Slough / Heathrow | Full-time | Permanent

🚀 The Role

We’re hiring a Procurement & Commercial Manager to lead purchasing, supply chain and commercial activity within an aerospace engineering environment.

This is a hands-on leadership role combining supplier management, operational procurement, and team oversight, supporting both internal operations and key customer accounts.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

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Lead procurement strategy across inventory and non-stock spend

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Manage supplier relationships, negotiations and performance

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Ensure material availability to meet operational and delivery targets

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Monitor purchasing KPIs and maintain accurate ERP/MRP data

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Drive cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives

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Oversee component sourcing and outsourced repair management

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Support pricing, quoting and contract delivery requirements

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Ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements

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Work with engineering and commercial teams on costing and margin

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Provide insight into supplier performance and market trends

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Lead and develop a small procurement/commercial team

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Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers

✅ About You

* Experience in procurement or supply chain within engineering/manufacturing

* Strong negotiation and supplier management skills

* Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and inventory control

* Previous leadership or supervisory experience

* Good commercial awareness and communication skills

➕ Desirable

* Aerospace, aviation or MRO background

* CIPS qualification (or working towards)

* Experience in a regulated industry

🎯 Additional Info

* Office-based role near Heathrow

* Occasional travel required

* Must be eligible for security clearance

💡 Why Apply?

* Opportunity to lead procurement in a specialised aerospace environment

* Combination of operational, strategic and commercial responsibility

* Exposure to major industry customers and suppliers