Procurement Specialist – Aerospace & Defence
Due to security this role is for sole uk nationals only.
Reporting to the Procurement Manager, this role sits at the centre of a fast-paced and collaborative environment, working closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers. You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of sub-contracts, supporting bid activity, and ensuring procurement delivery aligns with wider business objectives.
You will operate across multiple functions and engage with Procurement colleagues across the Electronics & Cyber divisions, playing a key role in driving commercial outcomes and supporting programme success.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide procurement input into bids and business-winning activities, ensuring commercially robust and competitive proposals
- Support the implementation of the GCAP Procurement strategy within FCA and across wider Lines of Business
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to influence positive outcomes and support programme delivery
- Translate customer and project requirements into procurement documentation in line with contractual and Life Cycle Management (LCM) governance requirements
- Procure Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) items to support development programmes
- Develop and negotiate contracts for materials and sub-contracts, using both standard and bespoke terms
- Manage supplier performance throughout contract delivery, ensuring quality, cost, and schedule adherence
- Oversee contract management activities to ensure compliance, drive innovation, and deliver value to programme stakeholders
- Identify and mitigate commercial risks within supplier agreements, with a focus on long-term supply chain resilience
- Ensure appropriate commercial protections are in place, including NDAs, export licences, and other regulatory requirements
- Support internal reporting on external spend and contribute to forward-looking spend forecasts
- Ensure full compliance with governance, regulatory, and procurement policies across all activities
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in Procurement, ideally within the Aerospace & Defence sector or a similarly regulated environment
- Strong understanding of commercial and legal aspects of contracting
- Ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams
- Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
- Track record of delivering tangible procurement outcomes and value
- Degree-qualified (or equivalent experience), with MCIPS qualification or working towards it preferred
- Commercially minded with a proactive, solutions-focused approach
- Ability to think creatively and identify opportunities for innovation within procurement
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
Additional Information
- Stakeholders are primarily UK-based, though occasional travel and overnight stays may be required
- Some level of international travel may be necessary depending on supplier engagement
- A visible, hands-on presence is key to success in this role, both internally and across the supply base
This is not an exhaustive list. We encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every requirement but bring relevant experience, potential, and a strong desire to contribute.