Procurement Officer | Aviation & Aerospace | Bedford | Up to £50k

Are you a highly organized Procurement Officer with a talent for managing complex contracts and driving compliance? This is your chance to join a world-leading independent specialist in aerodynamic research, providing services and solutions to major international aerospace and defense clients.

This is a central, permanent role in a business transformation, reporting to the Procurement Manager and supporting the needs of ongoing, unique R&D projects.

As a Procurement Officer, you will:

• Generate and execute bid programs for suppliers, including competitive tenders.
• Proactively manage suppliers to ensure delivery against contract and handle any required contract changes.
• Develop supplier selection strategies and apply procurement governance to ensure full compliance with company requirements.
• Attend and contribute to formal reviews with the Procurement Manager and other senior staff.
• Manage multiple contracts and ensure all necessary due diligence is meticulously applied.

What We’re Looking For:

• Contract Expertise: Proven ability to execute bid programs and manage supplier relationships and contracts.
• Financial Skills: Essential experience with cost management and purchase order management.
• Communication & Integrity: Strong written and verbal communication skills for engagement with senior stakeholders, coupled with high levels of integrity and self-motivation.

If you possess strong organizational skills, have curiosity and an enquiring mind, and are committed to working within a highly skilled engineering environment, then we want to hear from you. Experience in the aerospace or defense sectors is a significant plus.

This is a permanent opportunity with a competitive salary, up to £50,000 per annum. They offer a great benefits package, including a pension scheme, private health insurance, and 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays. If you are ready for a challenge, want to make a tangible impact and grow your career, apply now.