Procurement Manager

We're looking for a talented Procurement Manager for one of our clients; a complex manufacturing company based in Lancashire.

If you love all this procurement and you're looking for a senior role that doesn't include staff management, this this one could be for you.

What You Get

• Salary £50-60k
• Enhanced pension
• 32 days holiday including bank holidays
• Life assurance
• The opportunity to work for a leading manufacturing business with a great reputation across Europe

About the Job

• You will manage all purchasing of specialist raw materials for production always ensuring technical compliance
• You will oversee PPE, consumables, site service contracts and material-handling equipment
• Ongoing negotiation with global suppliers to secure the best terms and the best price
• Monitor the market to keep abreast of pricing pressures or supply risks
• Maintain documentation for audits, ensure adherence to relevant standards
• support waste-reduction initiatives and selection of more sustainable consumables
• Maintain pricing files, supplier records, contracts and performance data
• Working collaboratively with other sites to share purchasing data and supplier performance insights with international teams

About You

• You'll have strategic procurement expertise within global supply chains and complex manufacturing environments
• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing global supplier relationships
• Proven track record delivering year-on-year cost savings
• Confident working with data, cost analysis and market trends
• Experience with procurement systems and Source-to-Pay processes
• You'll be able to work independently and collaboratively