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Procurement Manager

Job Posted: 24 days ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: South East

Expire in: 4 days

Job Description

Shape the Future of Procurement in a Growing, Values-Driven Business

Are you a commercially driven Procurement leader ready to make a real impact?

We’re looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to build, lead and elevate a high-performing procurement function at the heart of our operations. This is a pivotal role with full ownership of direct materials, where you’ll influence strategy, strengthen global supply resilience and position procurement as a true strategic partner to the business.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be joining a business built on strong values:

Passionate | Integrity | Innovative | Natural | Ethical

This is more than a procurement role—it’s an opportunity to shape systems, strategy and team capability in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment.

The Role

As Procurement Manager, you will:

Lead Procurement Strategy

  * Define and deliver a clear, forward-thinking procurement strategy aligned to business growth

  * Embed robust governance, policies and best practices

  * Act as the commercial voice of procurement at both operational and executive levels

Drive Global Sourcing Excellence

  * Lead sourcing strategies across a global supplier base (Asia, Europe, Americas)

  * Balance cost, quality, service and risk to protect supply continuity

  * Proactively manage geopolitical, logistics and long lead-time risks

Own Indirect Spend & Commercial Value

  * Take full ownership of non-stock spend, ensuring visibility, control and value

  * Drive supplier consolidation, standardisation and contract coverage

  * Partner with internal stakeholders to optimise service and facilities spend

Build Strategic Supplier Partnerships

  * Lead negotiations and contract management with strong commercial rigour

  * Develop high-performing supplier relationships focused on innovation and improvement

  * Implement structured supplier performance management frameworks

Develop a High-Performing Team

  * Lead, coach and grow the procurement team and demand planning capability

  * Build commercial confidence, negotiation expertise and accountability

  * Foster a culture of continuous improvement and high performance

Enhance Systems, Data & Processes

  * Optimise procurement and planning processes within ERP/MRP systems

  * Improve data visibility, reporting and decision-making capability

  * Drive procurement maturity and scalable best practices

Ensure Risk, Compliance & Governance

  * Manage supply chain, financial and regulatory risks

  * Embed ethical sourcing, CSR and Health & Safety standards

  * Ensure procurement activities are compliant, auditable and robust

Essential Experience

  * Proven procurement leadership within a manufacturing environment

  * Strong global sourcing and supplier management experience

  * Track record in cost reduction, negotiation and risk management

  * Experience with ERP/MRP systems

  * Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams

  * Comfortable working in a fast-paced SME environment

Ready to Lead and Transform Procurement?

If you’re looking for a role where you can own strategy, influence at senior level and build something meaningful, we’d love to hear from you

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