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Procurement Manager - Job Overview
The Procurement Manager is responsible for developing and executing a robust procurement
strategy that supports profitable project delivery, supply chain resilience, and long-term business
growth.
Operating within a project-based OEM engineering environment, the role ensures early procurement engagement, cost certainty, risk mitigation, and strong supplier performance across the full project lifecycle.
Responsibilities
* Develop and implement a procurement strategy aligned with business objectives, project delivery requirements, and growth plans.
* Establish and manage long-term supplier and framework agreements to improve cost competitiveness, lead time certainty, and supply resilience.
* Lead supplier rationalisation initiatives and build strategic partnerships with key vendors.
* Provide early procurement input during bid, tender, and engineering phases to improve cost accuracy, lead time visibility, and risk identification.
* Support project teams with sourcing strategies for long-lead, high-risk, or critical components.
* Ensure procurement plans are aligned with project schedules and cash flow requirements.
* Drive cost-down initiatives and value engineering opportunities across the supply base.
* Monitor and manage procurement-related cost performance, variations, and supplier claims.
* Improve working capital outcomes through payment term negotiation.
* Identify and proactively manage supply chain risks, including capacity constraints, single- source dependencies, and market volatility.
* Establish procurement governance, policies, and standardised processes across projects.
* Ensure compliance with contractual, quality, and regulatory requirements.
* Act as the primary interface between engineering, project management, operations, and suppliers.
Procurement Manager - Qualifications & Skills
* Proven experience in strategic procurement or supply chain management within a project-based OEM, engineering, manufacturing, or capital equipment environment.
* Strong commercial acumen with experience negotiating complex supplier agreements.
* Demonstrated ability to manage procurement across multiple concurrent projects.
* Experience engaging with engineering and project teams early in the design and bid phases.
* Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
* Formal qualification in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, or Business.
* Experience implementing procurement frameworks or governance models.
* Knowledge of contract law and risk management in project environments. (Desirable).
Procurement Manager - Salary & Benefits
* Salary £55k
* Bonus scheme
* Company Benefits