Procurement Manager Northwich, UK

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to oversee day-to-day procurement operations and lead a team of buyers. Reporting to the directors, you will ensure efficient sourcing, cost control, and supplier performance while supporting ASM Technologies Group's international growth. The role includes global procurement management, coordination of international supply chains, and oversight of third party logistics (3PL) providers. This is a hands on position focused on operational delivery, team leadership, and implementing procurement policies across all regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, lead, and coach a team of buyers to meet procurement and supply chain objectives.
• Oversee global procurement activities, ensuring consistent standards, compliance, and cost control across all territories.
• Develop, implement, and execute sourcing strategies while maintaining strong supplier relationships worldwide.
• Manage third party logistics providers (3PLs), ensuring optimal service levels, cost efficiency, and alignment with business requirements.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts within approved commercial frameworks.
• Ensure timely placement, tracking, and expediting of purchase orders across international supply chains.
• Monitor supplier and 3PL performance and report on KPIs, service levels, and improvement actions.
• Maintain accurate procurement and logistics data in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, process optimisation, and cost saving projects.
• Collaborate with Account Management, Operations, and Finance to support order fulfilment, inventory planning, and post sales activities.

Skills & Experience

• Solid procurement experience, ideally within the IT channel (hardware, software, services) and across international markets.
• Experience managing third party logistics providers and international supply chain operations.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and global vendor management skills.
• Proven ability to lead a small team and deliver operational excellence.
• Degree level education; CIPS qualification preferred, but not essential.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central desirable.

What We Offer

• A hands on leadership role in a growing SME with global reach.
• Hybrid working and a flexible, collaborative environment.

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