Are you a dynamicprocurement professionalwith a passion for driving efficiency, cost savings, and operational excellence? Our client, aleading manufacturing organisation, is seeking an experienced Procurement & Materials Manager to lead their purchasing, materials, and planning teams.
This is afantastic opportunity to take ownership of the full procurement and materials management function, working closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to ensure timely, cost-effective supply and optimal stock control across UK and US operations.
Procurement & Materials Manager
£55,000 - £65,000 + Benefits
Shropshire
Ref: 25033
Procurement & Materials Manager - The Role:
* Lead and develop the Purchasing and Materials teams to achieve departmental and company targets.
* Oversee purchase order approvals and ensure compliance with company policies.
* Manage supplier relationships, pricing agreements, contracts, and call-off orders.
* Drive cost reduction initiatives through strong negotiation and analytical skills.
* Implement stock analysis and control measures to optimise inventory levels.
* Plan and coordinate materials requirements to support production schedules.
* Lead company-wide stock takes and report results to senior management.
* Set and maintain high standards and procedures across the procurement and materials functions.
Procurement & Materials Manager - The Person:
* Proven experience in a senior procurement or materials management role, ideally within an OEM or manufacturing environment.
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
* Excellent negotiation and analytical capabilities.
* Commercially astute with a results-driven mindset.
* Detail-oriented with a disciplined approach to materials control and planning.
* Flexible, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement.
Located in Shropshire, this role would be commutable from Shrewsbury, Telford, Wolverhampton, Bridgnorth, Stafford and surrounding areas.
For further information call John Anderson
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