Procurement Manager

Your new company

You will be joining a well-established and highly successful manufacturing business with a strong commitment to sustainability and the circular economy. The business is widely regarded as a trusted partner rather than simply a supplier. This is an organisation that values quality, technical expertise and long-term relationships, and continues to invest in both people and process to support future growth.

Your new role

As Procurement Manager, you will play a key role in securing raw materials. Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, you will lead procurement activity to support commercially attractive sales, production continuity and long-term growth.

You will manage and develop supplier relationships from initial engagement through to ongoing account management, ensuring quality compliance, competitive pricing and reliable delivery. The role is primarily office-based, allowing close collaboration with the procurement team and internal stakeholders, with UK travel to supplier sites when required.

Key responsibilities include

• Managing and developing existing supplier accounts while identifying new supply opportunities
• Responding to dynamic material pricing to meet commercial and contribution targets
• Monitoring supplier capacity against current and future production demand
• Analysing market trends and sharing insights with internal stakeholders
• Trading materials excess to production requirements
• Maintaining quality and compliance standards across all feedstock materials

This role suits a commercially minded procurement leader who is comfortable operating at both strategic and operational level.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will bring a strong procurement background along with the confidence to influence internally and externally.

You will ideally have

• A proven procurement track record, with experience of procuring raw materials
• Strong planning, time management and leadership skills
• A self-starter approach, able to work independently and lead a team.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship management skills
• The ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams to deliver robust commercial solutions
• Experience in project management and strategic account management
• Strong cost analysis, budgeting and forecasting capability
• The confidence to balance long-term strategy with hands-on execution

What you'll get in return

In return, you will receive a competitive salary and the opportunity to join a business that genuinely supports innovation, teamwork and professional development.

The package includes

• Competitive salary
• Supportive company culture focused on growth and collaboration
• Ongoing training and career development
• Full company benefits package

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #4788689 - Garry Walker