Procurement Manager
Job Title: Commercial & Procurement Manager
Location: Bishop’s Stortford, Essex (primary site) — with regular travel to Harlow and Southend
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: 40 hours per week (Mon–Fri)
About the Role
JMC Aviation are currently recruiting for a Commercial & Procurement Manager on a full-time permanent basis on behalf of a well respected aviation business.
This is a key leadership role, responsible for driving commercial performance and procurement strategy across a busy aviation environment. You’ll bring strong commercial awareness, hands-on procurement expertise, and the ability to lead people and stakeholders—supporting operational delivery across multiple sites.
Benefits
- Highly competitive salary
- Overtime paid at 1.5 times hourly rate
- Nationally recognised training provided and career development opportunities
- Employee assistance programme
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop procurement activity to support operational requirements across multiple sites
- Drive strong commercial outcomes through supplier management, negotiation, and contract oversight
- Manage and improve procurement processes, ensuring value, compliance, and robust governance
- Partner with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and challenge where appropriate
- Support import/export requirements and ensure procurement activity aligns with relevant regulations
- Provide people leadership, coaching and performance management within the procurement function
- Maintain accurate supplier/contract records and ensure appropriate coverage is in place
- Identify and deliver cost-saving/value opportunities while maintaining service and quality standards
Candidate Requirements
- Proven commercial and procurement leadership experience
- Aviation / MRO / Aerospace manufacturing sector experience essential.
- Strong import/export exposure and understanding
- Demonstrable people management experience
- Confident negotiator with strong stakeholder management skills
- Commercially astute, able to balance cost, risk, compliance and operational continuity
Why Work with JMC Aviation?
At JMC Aviation, we specialise in aviation recruitment across engineering services and training to airlines, MROs and OEMs, leasing and asset management companies, and component overhaul organisations. With deep industry knowledge and a global network, we match the right talent to the right roles — contract or permanent.
- Industry-leading compliance support
- Fast onboarding and documentation assistance
- Dedicated recruitment consultant
- Placements across the globe
- Extensive experience and knowledge of the aviation sector
How to Apply
Submit your up-to-date CV, along with copies of right to work documents.
Compliance & Equal Opportunities
JMC Aviation is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace. All applicants will be considered based on merit, qualification, and business need, regardless of age, gender, nationality, or background. We operate in full compliance with global aviation recruitment regulations.
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