Job Title: Procurement Manager Location: Shipley (travel to Leeds site required) Salary: Competitive + Personal Contract Job Type: Permanent Team Size: 5 Direct Reports We’re 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, comp...