Procurement Manager Location: Blackburn, Lancashire Salary: £40,000 per annum Full-Time, Permanent Overview A newly created position has opened for a Procurement Manager to lead and professionalise all purchasing activity across a multi-department organisation. This is a strategic hire aimed at delivering cost savings, improving supplier performance, and embedding efficient procurement processes across the business. You will have full ownership of the procurement function, with the autonomy to design and implement policies, systems, and structures that bring control, visibility, and value to all purchasing operations. This is a hands-on role, well suited to a commercially focused individual who enjoys improving processes, managing supplier relationships, and collaborating with stakeholders at all levels. Key Responsibilities Lead all procurement activity across the organisation Design and implement procurement policies, tools, and procedures Consolidate departmental purchasing into centralised, scalable processes Negotiate and re-negotiate supplier contracts to achieve best value and service Build and manage a preferred supplier list Review supplier relationships with a focus on cost, reliability, and quality Track and report on purchasing trends, cost savings, and compliance Ensure all procurement aligns with internal controls and financial budgets Oversee the purchase order and invoice process ...