Junior Procurement Manager

We're working exclusively with an established, global home interiors organisation currently seeking a Junior Procurement Manager to join their Supply Chain & Operations team. This is a well-regarded business within its specialist sector, known for its strong operational standards, collaborative culture, and focus on delivering high-quality products globally.This is a varied, hands-on procurement role with a strong focus on coordinating New Product Introduction (NPI) and project-based purchasing activity. It's an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in procurement and supply chain within a fast-paced, international environment, working closely with internal teams and global manufacturing partners.The RoleAs Junior Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating procurement activities related to new product launches and project-based orders, ensuring products are manufactured and delivered in line with agreed timelines.You will work closely with cross-functional teams including Product Management, Engineering, Quality, Customer Service, and international suppliers to ensure smooth order progression, identify risks, and support successful product launches.You will be responsible for: Managing end-to-end processing of project and new product orders, from order placement through to shipmentCoordinating closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to manage timelines, priorities, and constraintsTracking order progress including samples, tooling, first production runs, and inspectionsMonitoring delivery timelines, proactively identifying risks, and supporting resolution to prevent delaysMaintaining accurate order and delivery data within internal systems and providing status updates to stakeholdersActing as a key procurement contact for new product and project activity across multiple dep