Location: Derbyshire/Staffordshire
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
The Role
A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Procurement Manager to drive strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost-saving initiatives. This role will focus on optimising procurement processes, ensuring supply chain resilience, and delivering commercial value.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and implement procurement strategies to improve cost efficiency and supplier performance.
* Lead negotiations and manage supplier contracts to secure favourable terms.
* Oversee procurement across key categories, ensuring quality, delivery, and risk mitigation.
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement with business objectives.
* Identify and implement process improvements to enhance supply chain operations.
Requirements
* Proven experience in procurement management, ideally within manufacturing or engineering.
* Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
* Knowledge of supply chain principles, contract management, and category strategy.
* Experience with ERP/MRP procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
* CIPS qualification is desirable but not essential.
Benefits
* Competitive salary and performance-related incentives.
* Comprehensive benefits package, including bonuses, pension and healthcare.
If you'd like to know more about this position, just hit the apply button, and I'll be in touch. You'll find my number on Linked In (Bethan Kirby at Distinct Recruitment). If you prefer, drop me a connection or message on LinkedIn, and we can pick up on there.