Job Title: Procurement Manager
Location: Shipley (travel to Leeds site required)
Salary: Competitive + Personal Contract
Job Type: Permanent
Team Size: 5 Direct Reports
We are seeking a strategic and technically astute Procurement Manager to lead procurement activity within a complex, high-spec manufacturing environment. This is a key leadership role, responsible for developing procurement strategies, managing global supplier relationships, and driving innovation and cost efficiency across a technically demanding supply base.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead sourcing strategies for mechanical, electrical, and software-integrated components
* Identify and onboard suppliers with CNC machining, robotics, and automation capabilities
* Manage end-to-end supplier relationships across a global network
* Lead high-value negotiations to secure cost-effective and quality-assured supply
* Mitigate supplier risk and ensure compliance with global standards and regulations
* Collaborate with Engineering, R&D, and Production to align procurement with development lifecycles
* Drive cost-saving initiatives through value engineering and supplier-led innovation
* Monitor global trends, emerging technologies, and supply chain risks
* Implement and optimise ERP and e-sourcing tools
* Ensure procurement processes are efficient, compliant, and well-governed
* Lead and develop a team of Buyers and Purchase Administrators
* Set performance targets and drive a culture of accountability and improvement
Key Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering or similar (CIPS desirable)
* 5‑7+ years experience in procurement within high‑tech/advanced manufacturing environments
* Strong understanding of engineering drawings, tolerances, BOMs, and routings
* Proven success in sourcing precision‑engineered components and negotiating complex contracts
* Experienced in global supplier audits and contract management
* Proficient in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and digital procurement platforms
* Knowledge of MRP, resource allocation, leadership principles, and supply chain risk
* Understanding of ISO standards and quality frameworks
* Commercially minded with a strategic, analytical approach
* Confident communicator, presenter, and stakeholder manager
* Skilled in negotiation, conflict resolution, and influencing
* Ambitious, target‑driven, and solutions‑oriented
* Strong team leadership and coaching ability
* Able to operate in a fast‑paced, innovation‑led environment
Apply now to lead procurement strategy in a highly technical, future‑focused manufacturing setting.
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