Bramwith Consulting
Procurement Manager - UK (Engineering & Manufacturing Sector)
Cheltenham (Hybrid )
£70k - £75k + Bonus
We're working on a confidential search for a seasoned Procurement Manager to join a well-established UK manufacturing site that's part of a larger global organisation. This is a critical leadership opportunity within a dynamic supply chain structure, managing a sizable and capable team of 15-20 professionals including buyers, supplier development specialists, and quality engineers.
Why this role?
1. You'll report into the Head of Supply Chain (who oversees a large, multi-functional team of 500+ on site)
2. Backed by strong executive sponsorship, this role is seen as central to the company's evolution into more strategic global sourcing
What you'll be doing:
3. Lead operational purchasing activity across direct and indirect categories - with a heavier emphasis on direct (forgings, castings, semi-finished products from China and India)
4. Work closely with supplier development, engineering, and quality teams
5. Focus on cost-down initiatives, supplier performance, and continuous improvement
6. Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching and development for a capable team already in place
7. Drive accountability, performance, and alignment with wider global strategy
What we're looking for:
8. Proven leadership experience managing purchasing teams in an engineering/manufacturing environment
9. Strong knowledge of component buying, ideally with exposure to global supply chains
10. Experience with both direct and indirect procurement
11. A pragmatic, hands-on leader with strong interpersonal and change management skills
12. Engineering background is a plus