Procurement Manager
Are you an experienced Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Category Manager or Senior Buyer with a strong background in manufacturing?
This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a procurement function within a growing manufacturing business, leading a small purchasing team and driving measurable improvements across supplier performance, cost control, category management and supply chain resilience.
This is not a transactional purchasing role. You will influence senior decision-making, improve commercial performance and lead meaningful change across the business.
The Opportunity
As Procurement Manager, you will lead end-to-end procurement strategy across raw materials, packaging, goods and indirect services.
You will work closely with senior leadership and teams across Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, Finance, Commercial and Innovation, ensuring procurement supports business growth, operational performance and long-term supplier resilience.
Your focus will be on delivering value beyond price by improving total cost of ownership, supplier performance, risk management, commercial outcomes and procurement processes.
What s in It for You?
Permanent, full-time position
Competitive salary based on experience
Senior procurement leadership opportunity
Responsibility for leading two Buyers
Direct influence on business strategy and commercial performance
Opportunity to lead procurement transformation
Exposure to senior stakeholders and key suppliers
Growing manufacturing and nutraceutical environment
Long-term career development opportunity
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement procurement and category strategies across key spend areas
Lead supplier sourcing, tendering, contract negotiation and commercial agreements
Deliver measurable cost savings, cost avoidance and total cost of ownership improvements
Manage strategic supplier relationships, performance reviews and corrective action plans
Analyse market trends, commodity pricing, supplier economics and supply chain risks
Reduce single-source dependency and develop contingency plans for critical suppliers and materials
Support stock optimisation, inventory control and supply continuity
Ensure supplier compliance with quality, food safety and regulatory standards
Lead, coach and develop two Buyers, setting clear objectives and performance standards
Improve procurement systems, reporting, processes and commercial governance
Support new product development, innovation projects and cross-functional business growth
Attend supplier exhibitions, trade fairs and industry events when required
What We re Looking For
The successful candidate will have strong procurement, purchasing or supply chain management experience within a manufacturing-led environment.
You will ideally have experience within manufacturing, FMCG, food, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical or another regulated production environment.
You will need:
At least five years experience in procurement, purchasing or supply chain management
Proven experience developing and implementing procurement strategies
Strong supplier relationship management and commercial negotiation experience
Experience managing sourcing, tendering and contract-management activity
Evidence of delivering measurable cost savings or commercial improvements
Experience managing procurement budgets, supplier spend or major categories
Previous experience leading, mentoring or developing a purchasing team
Strong understanding of supply chain risk, continuity planning and supplier performance
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and ERP or MRP system experience
About You
You will be commercially focused, analytical and confident balancing long-term strategy with day-to-day procurement delivery.
You will be comfortable negotiating with suppliers, influencing senior stakeholders and using data to support commercial decisions.
You will also be a strong team leader who can create an accountable, motivated and high-performing purchasing function.
This role may suit someone working as a Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Category Manager, Senior Buyer or Supply Chain Procurement Manager.
Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a procurement function and directly influence the future performance of a growing manufacturing business.
You will have the scope to improve category strategies, strengthen supplier partnerships, reduce commercial risk, improve systems and processes, and build a high-performing procurement team.
