Procurement Manager, Aerospace & Precision Engineering

apartmentJenRec Recruitment placeCape Town calendar_month 

A highly specialised aerospace engineering environment is seeking a Procurement Manager with a can-do attitude and strong experience in strategic purchasing and supplier management. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in technically demanding environments, enjoys negotiating favourable agreements, and takes ownership of end-to-end procurement processes.

You will play a key role in acquiring high-quality goods, components, and services, ensuring projects meet budget, schedule, and quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Leadership

Manage end-to-end procurement processes for materials, components, consumables, and services.

Supplier Negotiation & Management

Negotiate agreements, maintain supplier relationships, resolve non-conformances, and ensure suppliers meet quality and delivery standards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with engineering, project management, quality, and finance teams to meet technical requirements and project schedules.

Process Optimisation & Risk Management

Evaluate sourcing channels, develop risk mitigation strategies, conduct supplier audits, maintain procurement records, and optimise cost efficiency.

Reporting & Analysis

Provide regular updates to management on procurement efficiency, perform cost analyses, and benchmark supplier performance.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications: B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering or Bachelors in Purchasing Management, Supply Chain Management, or Business Management.

Experience: 2+ years in procurement, supply chain, or purchasing, in precision or aerospace engineering.

Technical Skills & Knowledge: Ability to read technical drawings and interpret project specifications

Understanding of Export/Import Control regulations and INCOTERMS
Knowledge of quality and environmental management systems
Supplier relationship and inventory management

Strategic sourcing, commercial judgement, and supply chain compliance

Key Competencies: Strong negotiation and communication skills

Decision-making under pressure and ability to meet tight deadlines
Leadership and team management capabilities

Commercial awareness and long-term strategic mindset

Apply by sending your CV

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback within a reasonable period, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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