Procurement Manager
8 days ago
Bradford
Cubed Talent are proud to be recruiting an exceptional Procurement Manager to join a market-leading engineering and machine tool manufacturer. This is a high-impact leadership role where technical procurement, supplier strategy, and people development come together to support complex, precision-led manufacturing operations.\n\nIf you’re a proactive, technically fluent procurement leader who thrives in high-spec engineering environments, and you’re ready to shape a capable, modern and professional procurement function, this role offers the ideal platform.\n\nThe Opportunity\n\nAs Procurement Manager, you will drive sourcing strategy across precision mechanical, electrical, software and automation components, working with cutting-edge technologies and advanced manufacturing suppliers. You’ll act as the key interface between Procurement, Engineering, R&D and Production, ensuring supply solutions align with product development and long-term operational goals.\n\nAlongside your strategic remit, you’ll lead and develop a team of Senior Buyers, Buyers and Purchasing Administrators, embedding best practice, developing capability and ensuring operational excellence across multi-site operations.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nStrategic Sourcing & Category Leadership\n\n * \n\n Develop and execute sourcing strategies for precision-engineered mechanical, electrical and software-integrated components.\n\n * \n\n Identify, assess, and onboard suppliers with advanced capabilities such as CNC machining, robotics, automation systems, and high-spec fabrication.\n\n * \n\n Drive category strategies that support innovation, cost optimisation, and long-term supply resilience.\n\nSupplier Management, Negotiation & Compliance\n\n * \n\n Lead complex negotiations with global suppliers, securing competitive pricing and quality assurance for high-value engineered components.\n\n * \n\n Manage supplier risk, compliance and sustainability across an international supply base.\n\nCross-Functional Collaboration\n\n * \n\n Partner with Engineering, R&D and Production teams to ensure procurement aligns with product lifecycle, new product development and technical requirements.\n\nCost & Risk Management\n\n * \n\n Lead cost-reduction initiatives through value engineering, strategic negotiations and supplier-led innovation.\n\n * \n\n Monitor global market trends, emerging technologies and geopolitical risks to inform sourcing strategy.\n\n * \n\n Build proactive mitigation plans to protect supply continuity and commercial stability.\n\nTeam Leadership & Development\n\n * \n\n Lead, mentor and develop a team of Senior Buyers, Buyers and Purchasing Administrators.\n\n * \n\n Set clear objectives, monitor performance and build a culture of continuous improvement.\n\nWhat You’ll Bring\n\n * \n\n Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or related discipline (CIPS preferred).\n\n * \n\n 5+ years’ experience in procurement within advanced or high-tech manufacturing.\n\n * \n\n Proven success sourcing precision-engineered components and managing complex supplier contracts.\n\n * \n\n Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, tolerances and quality standards (ISO etc.).\n\n * \n\n Experience of global sourcing, supplier audits and contract law.\n\n * \n\n Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and modern procurement tools.\n\nSkills & Personal Attributes\n\n * \n\n Strategically minded with strong technical fluency.\n\n * \n\n Excellent negotiation, influencing and conflict-resolution skills.\n\n * \n\n Effective stakeholder engagement across engineering, operations and finance.\n\n * \n\n Commercially astute with robust risk management capability.\n\n * \n\n Strong leadership skills with a passion for developing people and teams.\n\n * \n\n Ambitious, driven, and skilled at achieving challenging targets.\n\nWhy Join?\n\nThis role offers the chance to lead procurement at the heart of a technically demanding, innovation-driven engineering environment. You’ll shape supply strategies, influence new technologies, and develop a high-performing team—while enjoying a strong reward package:\n\ncirca £65k salary + up to 15% bonus\n\n * \n\n 33 days annual leave\n\n * \n\n Flexible working hours\n\n * \n\n Bupa health insurance & health cash plan\n\n * \n\n Enhanced pension\n\n * \n\n Life assurance\n\nReady to lead procurement in a business where engineering excellence starts with you?\n\nApply today with a full CV or contact Jess Heywood for a confidential initial chat on (phone number removed)