Procurement Manager

Job Title: Procurement Manager

Location: Shipley (travel to Leeds site required)

Salary: Competitive + Personal Contract

Job Type: Permanent

Team Size: 5 Direct Reports

We’re seeking a strategic and technically astute Procurement Manager to lead procurement activity within a complex, high-spec manufacturing environment. This is a key leadership role, responsible for developing procurement strategies, managing global supplier relationships, and driving innovation and cost efficiency across a technically demanding supply base.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing strategies for mechanical, electrical, and software-integrated components
• Identify and onboard suppliers with CNC machining, robotics, and automation capabilities
• Manage end-to-end supplier relationships across a global network
• Lead high-value negotiations to secure cost-effective and quality-assured supply
• Mitigate supplier risk and ensure compliance with global standards and regulations
• Collaborate with Engineering, R&D, and Production to align procurement with development lifecycles
• Drive cost-saving initiatives through value engineering and supplier-led innovation
• Monitor global trends, emerging technologies, and supply chain risks
• Implement and optimise ERP and e-sourcing tools
• Ensure procurement processes are efficient, compliant, and well-governed
• Lead and develop a team of Buyers and Purchase Administrators
• Set performance targets and drive a culture of accountability and improvement

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering or similar (CIPS desirable)
• 5–7+ years’ experience in procurement within high-tech/advanced manufacturing environments
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, tolerances, BOMs, and routings
• Proven success in sourcing precision-engineered components and negotiating complex contracts
• Experienced in global supplier audits and contract management
• Proficient in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and digital procurement platforms
• Knowledge of MRP, resource allocation, leadership principles, and supply chain risk
• Understanding of ISO standards and quality frameworks
• Commercially minded with a strategic, analytical approach
• Confident communicator, presenter, and stakeholder manager
• Skilled in negotiation, conflict resolution, and influencing
• Ambitious, target-driven, and solutions-oriented
• Strong team leadership and coaching ability
• Able to operate in a fast-paced, innovation-led environment

Apply now to lead procurement strategy in a highly technical, future-focused manufacturing setting