Procurement Lead

Ukraine

Full-time

NDA

veteran-friendly

Our client is a leading European defence company that, in partnership with a Ukrainian organisation, is establishing a new high-tech industrial enterprise in Ukraine. The initiative is part of the long-term development of Ukraine's defence-industrial capabilities aimed at strengthening national security, scaling production and entering international markets.

We are looking for a Procurement Lead who will represent Procurement in bid, product and project teams: design the supply chain architecture, negotiate with suppliers and own the procurement scope of programmes – from the bid stage through to project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Define and implement procurement / sourcing strategy for projects and new products.
Build and optimise the supply chain architecture.
Analyse Make / Buy / Team decisions.
Identify, select and develop strategic suppliers.
Run RFQs and commercial negotiations.
Agree contract terms and manage commercial risks.
Manage procurement work packages, budgets, cost reduction and PPV.
Monitor supplier performance: cost, quality, delivery, OTIF.
Manage procurement and supply chain risks.
Work closely with Engineering/R&D, Program/Project Management, Commercial, Manufacturing and Quality teams.
Take part in bids at the stage of supply chain design and procurement estimates.

Define and implement procurement / sourcing strategy for projects and new products.
Build and optimise the supply chain architecture.
Analyse Make / Buy / Team decisions.
Identify, select and develop strategic suppliers.
Run RFQs and commercial negotiations.
Agree contract terms and manage commercial risks.
Manage procurement work packages, budgets, cost reduction and PPV.
Monitor supplier performance: cost, quality, delivery, OTIF.
Manage procurement and supply chain risks.
Work closely with Engineering/R&D, Program/Project Management, Commercial, Manufacturing and Quality teams.
Take part in bids at the stage of supply chain design and procurement estimates.

Requirements

Senior / Lead level: 7–10+ years in procurement or commercial roles (depending on project scale).
Experience in Defence / Aerospace, complex engineering, electronics, automotive, energy or industrial manufacturing.
Strategic procurement experience: defining and implementing procurement / sourcing strategy.
Experience building and implementing supply chain architecture.
Experience in complex commercial negotiations, including different contracting models.
Supplier management experience: developing supplier relationships and managing supplier performance.
Experience working closely with Engineering, Program and Commercial teams.
Strong leadership, analytical and communication skills.
Degree in business, engineering, supply chain or project management, or equivalent qualification.
Fluent English.

Nice to Have:

Knowledge of export control: ITAR / EAR / ECCN.
MCIPS certification.
Experience with SAP / Oracle and e-procurement tools (E-ACQ).
Team management experience.
Experience managing major development / manufacturing subcontracts.
Upstream purchasing: Co-Development, Value Engineering, Cost Analysis.
Experience presenting to end customers.

Senior / Lead level: 7–10+ years in procurement or commercial roles (depending on project scale).
Experience in Defence / Aerospace, complex engineering, electronics, automotive, energy or industrial manufacturing.
Strategic procurement experience: defining and implementing procurement / sourcing strategy.
Experience building and implementing supply chain architecture.
Experience in complex commercial negotiations, including different contracting models.
Supplier management experience: developing supplier relationships and managing supplier performance.
Experience working closely with Engineering, Program and Commercial teams.
Strong leadership, analytical and communication skills.
Degree in business, engineering, supply chain or project management, or equivalent qualification.
Fluent English.

Nice to Have:

Knowledge of export control: ITAR / EAR / ECCN.
MCIPS certification.
Experience with SAP / Oracle and e-procurement tools (E-ACQ).
Team management experience.
Experience managing major development / manufacturing subcontracts.
Upstream purchasing: Co-Development, Value Engineering, Cost Analysis.
Experience presenting to end customers.

Company Offer

Competitive salary that reflects your expertise.
Military service deferral (reservation) available.
The opportunity to join an international defence group and build the supply chain of a new high-tech enterprise in Ukraine from the very start.
A direct contribution to strengthening Ukraine's defence capabilities.

Competitive salary that reflects your expertise.
Military service deferral (reservation) available.
The opportunity to join an international defence group and build the supply chain of a new high-tech enterprise in Ukraine from the very start.
A direct contribution to strengthening Ukraine's defence capabilities.

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