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Procurement Manager Are you ready to play a key role in driving procurement excellence for a leading UK manufacturer? We’re working with an organisation recognised for its innovation and quality in oil based products. With a strong reputation for operational excellence and a collaborative culture, they’re now looking for a Procurement Manager to join their leadership team and shape the future of their supply chain operations. Our Role This is a pivotal position within the business, reporting directly to the Leadership. The Procurement Manager will oversee procurement operations and supply chain performance within a complex, fast-moving manufacturing environment. You’ll be responsible for ensuring supplier quality, process efficiency, and cost-effective sourcing, while leading a small team and working closely with production, operations, and planning teams. This is a hands-on and strategic role, perfect for someone who enjoys combining tactical delivery with long-term improvement initiatives in a dynamic SME setting. Key Responsibilities • Manage end-to-end procurement processes and contracts, • Oversee and develop two direct reports across purchasing and production planning, • Lead supplier performance management, ensuring high standards of quality and reliability, • Drive continuous improvement through KPI tracking and data-led decision-making, • Foster strong relationships with key suppliers across the UK and EU, • Work closely with internal teams to enhance scheduling accuracy, lead times, and cost control, • Report directly to Leadership, maintaining visibility of procurement performance Who We’re Looking For • Proven experience in procurement within manufacturing, • Experience managing and developing teams, • Strong record of supplier quality improvement and performance management, • Expertise in contract management and process optimisation, • Ability to work effectively within a cost-conscious SME environment Desirable: • Experience working in SME manufacturing or production environments, • Strong leadership qualities and a collaborative, hands-on approach, • A flexible, solutions-focused mindset Success Measures: Within the first six months, the successful candidate will: • Take ownership of key procurement activities, • Strengthen supplier relationships and improve visibility around purchasing and quality data, • Implement structured processes to reduce operational risk, • Demonstrate measurable progress on procurement KPIs aligned with operational efficiency and quality standards What We’re Offering: In return for your expertise, commitment, and results-driven approach, you’ll receive: • £45,000 salary - £55,000, • Company-paid sickness cover, • Predominantly Office-based role Join Us: If you’re a proactive procurement professional looking to take ownership, lead change, and make a real difference within a respected UK manufacturer — we’d love to hear from you.

If you have proven experience in purchasing or procurement. Oversee supplier performance, negotiate contracts, and improve purchasing processes. Lead and develop a small purchasing team, driving both performance and personal growth.

Purchasing Manager - High-Value Engineering and Assembly. Are you a Purchasing Manager who thrives on complexity, precision, and making things happen?. Every purchasing decision goes through you - so this is a role with real visibility, responsibility, and impact.

As a Purchasing Manager, you will play a key role in streamlining our procurement and production operations. Proven experience in a Purchasing Manager or senior procurement role. Experience in implementing purchasing systems or process improvements.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Manager to oversee all purchasing activities for the operational hotels in our group. Partner with General Managers, Executive Chefs, Housekeeping Managers, and other department heads to understand procurement needs. Implement and monitor standard operati

Are you an experienced procurement professional with a background in manufacturing or engineering? We re seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead a dynamic procurement team and drive strategic sourcing initiatives at our site in Shirebrook. Purchasing Manager Shirebrook, Mansfield GBP48,000 GBP50,000 pe

The Project Purchasing Manager will manage all purchasing activities for the project, working closely with the Project Director and Stream Leaders to execute the full procurement cycle, including RFQs, bid tabulations, negotiations, and contract finalisation. The position also requires coordination

We are working with an established manufacturer in Oldham who are looking for Purchasing Manager who will oversee the carrying out the process of buying materials, parts and services. Experience as a purchasing manager within an engineering environment.

If you have proven experience in purchasing or procurement within a manufacturing or engineering environment, we would love to hear from you!. Oversee supplier performance, negotiate contracts, and improve purchasing processes. Lead and develop a small purchasing team, driving both performance and p

Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) is a not-for-profit purchasing consortium and we produce compliant purchasing frameworks and provide specialist advice on spending practices and value for money. Working at a managerial level you will be responsible for delivering a proactive and comprehensive on

Our client is looking for a Purchasing Manager to work at a location in Segensworth. Playing a key role in continued expansion plans, the Purchasing Manager will be responsible for managing the efficient flow of parts from suppliers to customers, optimising supply chain efficiency & cost effectivene

We are Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC), a not‑for‑profit purchasing consortium that delivers compliant procurement frameworks and specialist advice for public sector organisations. Procurement Manager – On‑Demand (Full‑time). As a Procurement Manager you will manage the On‑Demand te

Proven experience as a Procurement/Purchasing Manager - preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting. We are currently seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to join their management team.

Following expansion, a global manufacturer supplying the Automotive, Aerospace, Defence and high technology sectors has a new vacancy for a Purchasing Manager. Proven experience as a Purchasing Manager or Senior Buyer gained within the manufacturing sector. Develop and implement purchasing strategie

Acorn by Synergie is searching for a Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager to join our client, a chemical manufacturer based in Cheshire. Continuously improve site purchasing and supply chain processes to ensure compliance, efficiency, and sustainability. Lead or support purchasing and supply chain proj

Due to continued expansion, they are now recruiting for a Purchasing Manager to join their team in Brighouse, West Yorkshire. To apply for the Purchasing Manager position, please click "Apply Now" and attach an updated copy of your CV. Purchasing Manager required for a rapidly growing engineering gr

The Purchasing Manager will manage all purchasing activities (capital and operational) for the Imerys British Lithium Development Project, working closely with the Project Director and Stream Leaders. Implement purchasing plans in collaboration with Project Managers and Stream Leaders, using routine

The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for managing and optimising indirect procurement categories across the Sunderland site, with a primary focus on. Proven experience in indirect purchasing within the automotive or manufacturing sector.

As the most senior role within the Purchasing team you might be required to step into a Deputy role assisting the Team Manager. Sign in to set job alerts for “Purchasing Manager” roles. Take full ownership of the end-to-end (E2E) purchasing request process, driving operational excellence and ens

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead procurement and supply chain operations within this quality-focused manufacturing environment. Proven experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain and ideally management within a construction supply, manufacturing, or

Lead, coach, and develop a team of Purchasing Specialists, Senior Purchasing Specialists, and Purchasing Managers. Proven 10+ years’ experience in procurement or purchasing operations, including managing E2E purchasing processes. You will be responsible for leading, supporting, and developing a hi

Qualifications / Experience – Purchasing Manager. My client who are a global engineering and manufacturing business are currently seeking a Purchasing Manager at their Gloucestershire based head office. Responsibilities – Purchasing Manager.

We are seeking an experienced Site Purchasing Manager to lead the local purchasing department at our client’s Birmingham site. As Site Purchasing Manager, you will:. Lead and supervise the site purchasing team.

As Purchasing/Procurement Manager, you will report to the Operations Manager with a dotted line to the Finance Director and will have relationships with all other departments. Job Title: Purchasing / Procurement Manager. Proven experience as a procurement manager, preferably in manufacturing or indu

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The Purchasing Manager will lead our procurement team and have a strong focus on Purchase Price Variance (PPV) analysis, cost control, and strategic sourcing.