Procurement & Supply Chain Manager Cheshire East £50,000 - £60,000 + BenefitsAre you an experienced Procurement professional ready to take full ownership of and end-to-end supply chain function? Do you thrive in autonomous roles where you can bring structure, visibility and strategic improvements? This is a standout opportunity to join one of the NW's most profitable SME's and make a tangible impact on growing business. Role ProfileOur client is an entrepreneurial, rapidly growing SME business experiencing an exciting period of development and change. Reporting into the senior leadership you'll play a key role in managing the procurement and supply chain functions across the business. This will include responsibility for significant spend, supplier management and shipping. As Procurement & Supply Chain Manager, you will take full ownership of the procurement process, managing circa £20m across direct and indirect categories. You will oversee supplier relationships, logistics and international freight processes while working closely with manufacturing and warehousing teams to align procurement with production and demand. The role has clear scope to build a team and evolve into a Group role over time. The role is Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5pm based onsite at our clients newly refurbished offices.Key Responsibilities
* Take ownership of an end-to-end procurement and supply chain operation.
* Oversee both direct and indirect spend, ensuring visibility and control across all purchasing activities.
* Collaborate closely with manufacturing and warehousing teams to align procurement with production schedules and stock requirements.
* Develop a strong understanding of the technical product range to support effective sourcing and supplier engagement.
* Provide oversight and analysis of indirect procurement activities across the business, ensuring consistency and governance.
* Support NPD activity where required, ensuring procurement aligns with product development timelines.
* Review and optimise current procurement processes, identifying opportunities for cost savings, efficiency and risk mitigation.
* Manage supplier relationships, including SLA's, contracts and renewals.
Key Skills & Experience
* Proven experience operation at Procurement Manager level within a manufacturing, engineering or industrial environment.
* Strong end-to-end supply chain knowledge, including international logistics, freight and customs processes.
* Proven track record of effective supplier management, optimising relationships and improving SLAs.
* Experience managing significant spend and supplier portfolios within a complex, multi-site operation.
* Strong commercial acumen with the ability to negotiate effectively and drive value.
* Strong experience with MRP/ERP systems, such as Business Central.
* Ability to work autonomously, take ownership and drive change with confidence.
* Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and process optimisation.
* Willingness to travel between sites and build strong on the ground relationships.
What's on offer?
* Annual salary of £50,000 - £60,000 + Benefits
* 25 Days holiday + Bank + Birthday Off
* Pension, private healthcare, income protection and death in service cover.
* Opportunity to grow to Group Procurement Manager
Want to recruit a similar role?Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in, HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK or to discuss how we can find talent for your business then please visit