Position
Procurement Manager
Location
Liverpool
Salary
£45,000-£65,000
Job Overview
* Manage all purchasing, materials planning, and goods‑in activities to support timely and cost‑effective delivery of engineering projects
* Lead strategic and operational procurement for bespoke and standard components
* Use Sage 200 MRP to manage material requirements and supplier performance
* Negotiate pricing, contracts, and delivery schedules with suppliers to ensure best value
* Maintain supplier databases, lead times, and part cost records to support procurement planning
Collaboration and Quality
* Collaborate with engineering and estimating teams to provide accurate cost and availability information
* Oversee goods‑in processes, ensuring accurate receipt, inspection, and system entry of parts
* Maintain traceability and compliance with GMP and ISO 9001 standards
* Work closely with assembly teams to coordinate part availability for builds
* Ensure stock accuracy, documentation compliance, and timely processing of deliveries
* Manage inventory levels to meet project demands while avoiding shortages or excess
* Identify and resolve supply issues, stock discrepancies, and invoice queries in collaboration with Finance
Team Leadership
* Lead, support, and develop the procurement and goods‑in team
* Drive improvements in supplier performance, materials handling, and procurement efficiency
* Support system enhancements and ongoing utilisation of Sage 200
Requirements
* Background in procurement or supply chain within an engineering or manufacturing setting
* Hands‑on experience with purchasing, stock control, and goods‑in operations
* Familiarity with Sage 200 and MRP planning (desirable)
* CIPS qualification or working towards (preferred)
* Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
* Effective communicator with experience working cross‑functionally (engineering, quality, finance, etc.)
Additional Qualifications
* Proactive approach with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
* Comfortable leading small teams and managing day‑to‑day procurement operations
* Experience working within regulated or quality‑controlled environments (e.g., GMP, ISO 9001) is advantageous
Salary & Benefits
Salary: £45,000‑£55,000 depending on experience
Pension: 4% employer / 4% employee contributions
Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays
Additional Benefits
* RAC Breakdown Cover
* Death in Service (4x salary)
* Income Protection (long‑term sickness)
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Discounts at high‑street retailers
* Access to a Health & Wellbeing app (GP appointments, mental health support, wellness advice)
Working Arrangements
* Hybrid working: Wednesdays and Fridays from home
* Flexible hours: Start between 7:30‑9:30 AM, finish between 4:00‑5:30 PM
* Option to finish at 1 PM on Fridays by accruing time
* 5 additional flexible work‑from‑home days per year
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