Your newpany
You will join a global manufacturing business known for delivering high-quality products into demanding, regulated sectors. The organisation has a strong focus on performance, supplier partnerships, and continuous improvement, with procurement playing a central role in drivingmercial oues.
Working as part of an established UK team, you will collaborate closely with operational and technical stakeholders to support both day-to-day delivery and longer-term strategic objectives.
Your new role
This is a strategic procurement position where you will take ownership of key spend areas and shape supplier strategy to support business performance. You will balance cost, quality, and supply reliability while building effective, long-term supplier relationships.
Key areas of focus include:
1. Define and execute category strategies aligned to business priorities
2. Identify and introduce new supply partners to strengthen capability and resilience
3. Leadmercial discussions to agree pricing, terms, and contractual frameworks
4. Deliver measurable savings through structured cost improvement programmes
5. Review market conditions and supply risks, implementing mitigation actions where needed
6. Streamline the supplier base to drive efficiency and leverage spend
7. Oversee supplier performance, addressing issues and driving continuous improvement.
8. Maintain accurate procurement data within internal systems
9. Work closely with engineering, operations, and finance to support project delivery and operational needs
10. You will also act as a key contact for supplier-related matters, helping resolve issues and maintain continuity of supply.
What you'll need to succeed
You will bring amercial mindset, strong analytical skills, and the confidence to operate across both strategic and operational procurement activities.
You should have:
11. A degree in procurement, business, or a related discipline
12. Strong experience in a sourcing, procurement ormercial role
13. A track record of delivering savings and managing supplier relationships
14. Strong negotiation and contract management capability
15. Ability to assess cost structures and makemercially sound decisions
16. Experience using ERP or MRP systems to manage procurement data
17. The ability to manage risk and respond to supply challenges effectively
18. Clearmunication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at different levels
19. Strong organisational and project delivery skills, with a proactive approach to work
What you'll get in return
20. A role with direct impact onmercial performance and supply chain effectiveness
21. Opportunity to shape supplier strategy and influence key business decisions
22. Exposure toplex sourcing challenges across an international supply base
23. A collaborative working environment with strong cross-functional engagement
24. Flexible and Hybrid working