💼 Full-Time Position

Head of Strategic Procurement

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Matchtech
📍 Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom
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Location
Southampton, United Kingdom
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Posted
June 22, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

A market-leading aerospace manufacturing and engineering business producing complex products for major civil and defence aerospace customers require a Head of Strategic Procurement. Reporting to an Operations Director, the Head of Strategic Procurement will be responsible for developing the function and leading all strategic procurement and contracting strategies across direct and indirect areas of spend.

The Head of Strategic Procurement will play a key role within the Business Leadership Team, providing strategic direction across sourcing, supplier management, cost optimisation, and support for new business opportunities whilst aligning strategic procurement with broader company objectives.

Specific duties of the Head of Strategic Procurement include:

Define and execute procurement strategies, including Make vs Buy, indirect procurement and subcontracting
Negotiation, development and management of long term agreements (LTA) with critical supply partners
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