Job Title: Procurement Manager
Salary: £55,000
Location: Remote (with occasional office visits)
Term: Permanent
The role
We're looking for a commercially minded Procurement Manager who is as strong with people as they are with numbers. This role sits at the centre of a relationship-driven market, where trust, credibility and reputation matter just as much as price and timing.
You'll be responsible for building and maintaining a high-quality supplier network, developing long-term relationships while making smart, commercially sound buying decisions in a fast-moving environment.
What you'll be doing
Develop and lead procurement strategies across multiple material streams
Build, grow and maintain a strong, trusted network of suppliers
Be a visible, credible and professional presence in the market
Negotiate pricing, volumes and commercial terms with confidence
Conduct due diligence on suppliers to end sure compliance with regulatory requirements
Track positions, costs and market exposure to support decision-making
Monitor market movements and identify opportunities and risks early
Work closely with internal teams to align buying activity with forecasts
Share market insight and commercial intelligence with stakeholders What we're looking for
Proven experience in procurement, trading or buying roles
Naturally personable, confident and able to build rapport quickly
Strong relationship-builder who enjoys being outward-facing
Commercially sharp with good market instincts
Comfortable negotiating and influencing at all levels
Calm, credible and level-headed in changing market conditions
Organised, analytical and able to juggle multiple priorities
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Proficient in Excel and Word
Full UK driving licence and willingness to carry out client visits About you
You're a strong relationship-builder who enjoys working with people and understands the value of trust and credibility in long-term supplier partnerships. You're commercially aware, confident in your judgement and comfortable having open, professional conversations.
You're approachable, resilient and calm under pressure, with a natural ability to represent a business well in the market. You take ownership, communicate clearly and enjoy a role where people skills are just as important as commercial thinking. Attention to detail is key.
What's on Offer.
Salary: £55,000 per annum
Hours: 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday
Remote working (with occasional office visits)
Holiday: 20 days (excluding bank holidays), rising to 25 days per year with service
Day off on your birthday
Perks box healthcare
Senior role with real autonomy and influence