Procurement Manager

Job description / Role

This role leads procurement for materials used in advanced industrial manufacturing in the defence sector. You will manage sourcing, supplier relationships and cross functional coordination to ensure continuity, compliance and operational efficiency.

Client Details

The client is one of the region's fastest growing defence technology companies, operating a manufacturing setup that supports complex commercial and operational requirements.

Description

* Lead strategic sourcing and procurement for materials including ballistic components, automotive systems and OEM chassis parts
* Review engineering drawings and Bills of Materials to ensure accuracy in planning and ordering
* Oversee procurement for manufacturing and trading activities while ensuring defence sector compliance
* Identify, qualify and manage international suppliers with a strong focus on China based vendors
* Drive supplier performance through OTIF monitoring, development initiatives and corrective action processes
* Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Logistics and Finance to maintain seamless supply and production readiness

Job Offer

A strategic procurement leadership role with strong career development and the opportunity to make a direct impact within a rapidly expanding defence manufacturing environment.

* Minimum 5 years of procurement experience in defence, armoured vehicles, heavy machinery or industrial manufacturing
* Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or related field
* Strong negotiation skills with solid understanding of TCO and international supplier markets
* ERP experience and professional certifications such as CIPS or CSCP preferred
* Strong communication skills with ability to influence cross functional stakeholders

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.