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Opportunity
Our client, an established and successful manufacturing company, is seeking a Procurement Specialist to take ownership of their procurement function. This is a management-level position with responsibility for approximately £3 million annual spend across a diverse supplier base.
The role offers genuine scope to influence business profitability through strategic supplier management, cost reduction initiatives, and process improvement. Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will sit on the management team and have the autonomy to shape procurement strategy.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead supplier negotiations to secure optimal pricing and commercial terms
* Manage day-to-day procurement operations including purchase orders and stock management
* Develop and implement supplier grading and consolidation strategies
* Negotiate rebate agreements, early payment discounts, and favourable payment terms
* Build and maintain strong relationships with UK and European suppliers
* Collaborate across business functions as a member of the management team
* Utilise SAP Business by Design for forecasting and procurement processes
Requirements
* Demonstrable procurement experience within a manufacturing environment
* Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record of delivering cost savings
* Experience managing both bought-in goods and raw materials
* ERP system experience (SAP preferred; training available)
* Strategic mindset combined with a hands‑on approach to operational delivery
* Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across internal teams and external suppliers
* Availability to travel within the UK and Europe as required
* Competitive remuneration
* Hybrid working arrangement (one day per week from home)
* Reduced hours on Fridays (finish at 2:30pm)
* Pension scheme and death in service benefit (2x salary)
* Management team position with strategic influence
* UK and European travel to develop supplier relationships
The Environment
This is a standalone role within a well‑established SME. The company has recently completed an SAP implementation, providing a stable platform from which to drive improvement. The successful candidate will have clear visibility of their contribution to business performance and the opportunity to develop the function as results are delivered.
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Purchasing
* Staffing and Recruiting
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