Job Description
Junior Procurement Manager – Chemicals - Global Engineering Organisation
Locations: Manchester/ Surrey Or Yorkshire Offices (Hybrid – 2 days per week onsite)
Salary: £50,000–£56,000 + Annual bonus & Strong Benefits Packages
Category Spend: Approx. £50m
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious procurement professional to step into a Junior Procurement Manager position within a highly specialised chemicals and gases category.
Working across special gases, packaged gases, electronic gases and chemicals, the role blends strategic procurement leadership with some hands-on tactical activity. You will drive productivity savings, manage supplier performance, and influence a broad stakeholder group within a complex and technical environment.
You will also collaborate with wider EMEA procurement teams, gaining exposure to international sourcing and benefiting from the scale and best practice of a global organisation.
Key Responsibilities
1. Develop and support the delivery of category strategies aligned to business priorities and productivity targets
2. Lead and contribute to cost reduction and value improvement projects (value engineering, ...