Procurement Manager
The Mission
Our client is seeking a high-autonomy "doer" to take sole responsibility for their procurement function. This is a standalone, hands‑on role-not a "conductor" position. You will own the end‑to‑end supply chain for construction products, driving bottom‑line profitability and securing the international partnerships necessary to fuel our expansion.
Key Responsibilities
* Profitability & Value: You are directly responsible for the financial health of our supply chain. You must optimize spend and negotiate terms that protect and enhance company margins.
* Supplier Sourcing: Proactively hunt, vet, and onboard new international suppliers. You aren't just managing a list; you are to expand our global network to find better quality, better prices, and more reliable partners.
* Sole Ownership: Lead the entire procurement lifecycle solo; you are the strategist, the negotiator, and the administrator.
* Communications: Embed yourself with Sales, Warehouse, and Finance to forecast future demands and align sourcing with customer demand.
* Logistics: Take charge of international freight and customs clearance, ensuring HS codes, duties, and Incoterms are managed to prevent site delays.
* Location of Work: HQ based in Hatfield but prepared to travel abroad when critical site audits or new supplier negotiations require a face‑to‑face presence.
What You Bring
* Expertise: Proven experience sourcing construction products and materials.
* Commercial Acumen: A track record of delivering measurable cost‑savings, profit margin and value‑add.
* Import Mastery: Hands‑on knowledge of international shipping logistics and complex customs documentation.
* Cultural Intelligence: The ability to build trust and negotiate effectively across different global business cultures.
* Grit: A track record of delivering results as a one‑person procurement department.
This is NOT the role for you if:
* You want a "maintenance" role: We aren't looking for someone to only manage a pre-existing structure. You must be willing to build the processes you use.
* You prefer a desk to a dialogue: If you aren't an exceptional communicator capable of influencing every level of the business, you will not succeed here.
* You fear accountability: There is no team to hide behind. You must be ready to take 100% ownership of the procurement outcome and its impact on profit.
Why Join?
* Fast‑Growing Business: Join an ambitious company scaling rapidly in a dynamic, high‑growth market.
* Total Autonomy: Zero red tape. You have the mandate to shape the function your way.
* Tangible Impact: Your work directly translates into on site stock levels and delivery of new innovations alongside our product development team.
* Direct Visibility: You report to the Operations Manager; your results are seen and felt across the entire business.
Remuneration
* Salary: GBP55‑60,000 per annum (negiotable depending on experience)
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