Strategic Procurement Manager - Teesside

We're looking for an experienced procurement professional with a strong background in manufacturing, engineering, aerospace, defence, or other technically complex environments.

You will have:

Proven experience developing and delivering procurement strategies within complex operational or manufacturing environments.

Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance cost, quality, risk, and delivery requirements.

Experience leading complex commercial and contractual negotiations.

Strong contract management skills, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements.

Knowledge of intellectual property considerations within commercial contracts.

Experience managing supplier relationships, supplier performance, and strategic sourcing activities.

Strong analytical capabilities with experience using ERP systems and supplier intelligence tools.

Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.

Strong communication and presentation abilities.

A thorough understanding of procurement governance, compliance, and best practice.

A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a passion for continuous improvement.

Strategic thinking and commercial leadership.

Exceptional negotiation and relationship-building skills.

The ability to work collaboratively across multiple business functions.

A focus on delivering measurable business value and procurement excellence.

A willingness to travel within the UK and internationally to visit suppliers, attend industry events, and support programme activities.

Draken is committed to eliminating unlawful and unfair discrimination and we celebrate the differences that a diverse workforce brings. A range of perspective and talent supports our values and drives our success, with a mix of voices generating better discussions, business decisions and outcomes for all.

At all our sites internationally, every member of the Draken team is accountable to ensure that we are all treated fairly and with respect.

We are also an Armed Forces friendly organisation, and as part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, welcome applications from veterans and services spouses and partners who met the criteria in our job specifications.

In line with our Disability Confident Commitments, we provide reasonable adjustments to facilitate our interview process, please liaise with us if any reasonable adjustments are required.

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