Procurement Manager

A successful and growing manufacturer requires a Procurement Manager. Applicants need procurement leadership experience within a manufacturing or engineering business, along with the ability to balance strategic sourcing, supplier management, inventory planning, and operational procurement activities. The Procurement Manager will lead a small procurement team. The role is responsible for ensuring continuity of supply, driving cost reduction initiatives, supporting new product introduction (NPI), and developing a resilient, high-performing supply base capable of supporting future business growth. Specific duties of the Procurement Manager include: • Develop and execute procurement and sourcing strategies across direct materials, indirect spend, and new product introduction activities • Build, develop, and manage supplier relationships, ensuring suppliers can support quality, delivery, cost, and growth objectives • Negotiate commercial agreements and contracts to secure optimal terms and reduce supply chain risk • Monitor and improve supplier performance against key metrics including quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost • Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, R&D, and Finance teams to support operational and business objectives • Lead supplier selection, supplier audits, and supplier development activities • Drive inventory optimisation, demand planning, and continuity of supply through effective use of ERP/MRP systems • Assess and mitigate supply chain risks relating to sole-source suppliers, supplier stability, quality, sustainability, and product lifecycle challenges • Support NPI and engineering change activities, ensuring materials and suppliers are in place to meet project timelines • Lead and develop a small procurement team while driving continuous improvement across procurement processes and systems Procurement Manager applicants should meet the following criteria: • Previous procurement experience within a manufacturing or engineering business, ideally operating within a regulated industry • Experience operating at Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager, Senior Buyer, Commodity Manager, Strategic Buyer, Category Manager, Materials Manager or Supply Chain Manager level • Strong supplier management, supplier development, and commercial negotiation experience • Experience sourcing technical products, components, assemblies, or engineered materials • Knowledge of inventory management, forecasting, and supply planning principles • Experience supporting NPI, product development, engineering change, or product lifecycle activities • Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems • Lean, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma experience advantageous