Are you ready to play a key role in driving procurement excellence for a leading UK manufacturer? We're working with an organisation recognised for its innovation and quality in oil based products. With a strong reputation for operational excellence and a collaborative culture, they're now looking for aProcurement Managerto join their leadership team and shape the future of their supply chain operations.
Our Role
This is a pivotal position within the business, reporting directly to the leadership team. The Procurement Manager will oversee procurement operations and supply chain performance within a complex, fast:moving manufacturing environment.
You'll be responsible for ensuring supplier quality, process efficiency, and cost:effective sourcing, while leading a small team and working closely with production, operations, and planning teams.
This is a hands:on and strategic role, perfect for someone who enjoys combining tactical delivery with long:term improvement initiatives in a dynamic SME setting.
Key Responsibilities
: Manage end:to:end procurement processes and contracts
: Oversee and develop two direct reports across purchasing and production planning
: Lead supplier performance management, ensuring high standards of quality and reliability
: Drive continuous improvement through KPI tracking and data:led decision:making
: Foster strong relationships with key suppliers across the UK and EU
: Work closely with internal teams to enhance scheduling accuracy, lead times, and cost control
: Report directly to leadership, maintaining visibility of procurement performance
Who We're Looking For
: Proven experience inprocurement within manufacturing
: Experience managing and developing teams
: Strong record ofsupplier quality improvementand performance management
: Expertise incontract managementand process optimisation
: Ability to work effectively within acost:conscious SMEenvironment
Desirable:
: Experience working in SME manufacturing or production environments
: Strong leadership qualities and a collaborative, hands:on approach
: A flexible, solutions:focused mindset
Success Measures:
Within the first six months, the successful candidate will:
: Take ownership of key procurement activities
: Strengthen supplier relationships and improve visibility around purchasing and quality data
: Implement structured processes to reduce operational risk
: Demonstrate measurable progress on procurement KPIs aligned with operational efficiency and quality standards
What We're Offering:
In return for your expertise, commitment, and results:driven approach, you'll receive:
: GBP 45,000 salary : GBP 55,000 car allowance
: Company:paid sickness cover
: Predominately Office:based role
: Opportunity to make a tangible impact within a growing, innovation:led business
Join Us:
If you're a proactive procurement professional looking to take ownership, lead change, and make a real difference within a respected UK manufacturer - we'd love to hear from you.