Procurement Manager Up to £60,000 DOE Mid Kent Full time – Permanent Monday to Friday 8.00 – 5.00PM Pearson Whiffin is actively seeking a skilled Procurement Manager to join our client on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to lead and shape a purchasing function. If you’re ready to make this role your own, don’t miss out on this exceptional opportunity Duties include: Create and implement a strategic procurement plan to support the company’s growth objectives. Oversee supplier performance, fostering strong relationships to ensure optimal collaboration. Analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) and report on metrics such as on-time manufacturing, cost savings, delivery accuracy, and supplier compliance. Communicate with stakeholders at all levels Manage the creation of part numbers for purchased items. To be considered for this role, you must have/be: Significant experience in procurement, ideally within a manufacturing environment. CIPS Level 5 or 6 qualification, or over 8 years of industry experience. Excellent negotiation skills. A proactive and positive "can-do" attitude. If you fit the above criteria, then submit your updated CV today This role is being handled by Holly Ensoll, Business Support Consultant for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment. Not quite the right role but still looking? Whether you are entry or Executive level, our team of experienced Recruitment specialists can help you with your career. We are Kent’s leading independent consultancy and pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional service to both candidates and clients. Find us on Facebook PearsonWhiffinRecruitment and Instagram PearsonWhiffinRecruitment. By working with us, you will be helping support charities across Kent; we have raised over £50,000 so far