Procurement Manager
Location: South Derbyshire (Office-Based)
Salary: up to £60k
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
SF Recruitment are working with a Manufacturing business in South Derbyshire who are looking to appoint a Procurement Manager to their team. This is a key role within the business, ideal for someone with strong leadership capability who can manage a small team while remaining hands-on with day-to-day procurement activity.
This position focuses heavily on production buying, where accuracy and consistency are essential. You’ll ensure the team is raising purchase orders on time, monitoring supplier confirmations, tracking delivery performance, and escalating issues as needed. The right person will be confident in maintaining structure, and keeping the team aligned with system-driven priorities.
Key Responsibilities
-Lead and develop a small procurement team, setting clear expectations and ensuring strong performance.
-Oversee supplier relationships, ensuring timely deliveries aligned with ERP schedules.
-Implement cost reduction initiatives and identify opportunities for supplier improvement.
-Address delivery issues and establish corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
-Work closely with Global Category Managers to align local procurement with wider business strategy.
-Maintain an effective balance between cost, inventory levels, and working capital.
-Drive process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency and reliability.
About You
-Proven experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management.
-Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, support, and hold a team accountable.
-A hands-on approach with the ability to balance operational tasks and strategic priorities.
-Excellent communication skills and confidence managing both internal and external stakeholders.
-Experience working with ERP systems.
-Proactive, organised, and solutions-focused, with a continuous improvement mindset.
If this role sounds like it could be of interest, please apply with a copy of your full CV today