Procurement Lead - Defence

UTAC is a leading automotive and defence engineering, test and certification provider with a global footprint.

UTAC is a market-leading international group in digital & sustainable mobility, customisable testing solutions, customisable testing systems, vehicle engineering, homologation, regulatory advice & expertise, certification, training, corporate events and classic & sportscars festivals.

The Group provides services and systems to customers in the various sectors: mobility, transport, tyre, petrochemical, agriculture and defence industries. UTAC operates test centres and laboratories in France (including the official Euro NCAP facility), the UK, USA, Finland, Morocco, and Germany; We are proud and confident in our heritage, our capabilities and our people and believe that by creating a culture where individuals feel they can make a difference and enjoy coming to work, we can deliver the best possible service to our customers.

Our core values of Expertise, Innovation and Integrity provide a clear daily guide to how we work together safely, as one team, helping each other to succeed.

The Procurement Lead will be the responsible party managing a diverse range of procurement categories, from low-value operational purchases to multi-million-pound CapEx investments. This role is hands-on and will support both strategic and operational procurement activities — ensuring best value, compliance, and efficiency across the supply base.

• Annualised savings achievement, through strong commercial negotiation and category management.
• # Supply chain consolidation and rationalisation, to improve quality, reduce cost base, and enhance resilience.
• Lead the sourcing, negotiation, and management of indirect procurement categories across multiple UK and international stakeholders.
• Support and oversee CapEx procurement aligned with engineering and project requirements.

Drive supplier consolidation strategies to enhance quality, reduce complexity, and improve buying efficiency. · Administer Purchase Orders, supplier onboarding, and data accuracy within ERP systems.

• Generate monthly procurement performance and spend reports; analyse data to identify opportunities.
• Proactively engage with internal project, engineering, operations, finance, and leadership teams.
• Maintain a strong focus on continuous improvement and support global procurement transformation initiatives.
• Foster a culture of accountability and high personal performance in alignment with company values.
• Procurement or supply chain experience within a manufacturing, engineering, or regulated environment.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills and commercial awareness.
• Experience in automotive, aerospace, defence, or industrial testing sectors.
• Familiarity with Oracle and/or Sage ERP platforms.
• Experience supporting CapEx procurement.
• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or relevant discipline preferred.
• Flexibility to travel as and when required
• Full UK driving license
• Willing to undergo a Criminal Records Bureau check

UTAC is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing inclusion and supporting our people to be themselves and at their very best.

• Life Cover
• Access to a wide range of discounts and offers via the Perkz reward scheme
• Healthcare cashback plans
• Generous holiday benefits
• Contributory pension schemes
• Attractive family friendly policies; maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, flexible working.
• Access to a variety of employee assistance support services.

Immigration visa sponsorship is not available for this position.