Procurement Manager / Procurement Supervisor (Interim – Minimum 6 Months with a January start)
Location: Onsite in Ulverston (Hybrid available when required however the role does need hands on management with the team)Hours: 35-hour working weekSalary: £50,000+ per annum. Day rate could be available via Umbrella if preffered. Inside IR35.Start: ASAP
About the Opportunity
This is an exceptional interim opportunity to join a specialist manufacturing organisation with a rich heritage and a reputation as an industry leader. With decades of expertise and continuous investment in innovation, the business is known for its uncompromising quality, forward-thinking approach, and strong market presence.
You will be stepping into a key leadership role at a pivotal time, making an immediate impact while shaping and developing a high-performing procurement function.
The Role
As the Procurement Manager/Supervisor, you will lead and empower a team of five experienced Buyers. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will drive performance, strengthen supplier relationships, and ensure the function operates with excellence, efficiency, and accuracy.
You will oversee a large and diverse supplier base, manage procurement strategy, and ensure the team is aligned, motivated, and delivering at the highest standard.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of five Buyers, ensuring high performance and engagement.
- Oversee end-to-end procurement across a large supplier list, ensuring best value, quality, and continuity of supply.
- Take a hands-on approach to key supplier negotiations, contract management, and problem-solving.
- Drive continuous improvement across procurement processes and supplier management.
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across operations, quality, engineering, and finance.
- Maintain accurate data, reporting, and forecasting within the procurement function.
- Support business priorities by ensuring timely, cost-effective sourcing of materials and components.
- Demonstrate strong leadership presence onsite while benefiting from hybrid flexibility when appropriate.
What We’re Looking For
- A proven Procurement Manager, Supervisor, or Senior Buyer ready to step up into leadership.
- Strong people-management skills with the ability to motivate, develop, and get the best out of a team.
- Hands-on approach – someone who leads from the front and supports the team in day-to-day activities.
- Experience managing multiple suppliers and complex procurement environments.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
- Resilient, proactive, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
- Immediately available or available at short notice for an interim assignment.
Why Join?
- Work for an organisation with a rich heritage, trusted reputation, and industry-leading standards.
- Lead a committed and knowledgeable procurement team.
- Influence and improve a critical function with autonomy and support.
- Hybrid working available, while remaining onsite to provide strong leadership presence.
- Competitive salary package (£50k+) and an engaging interim contract
Reach out to Lindsey at Butler Rose Lancaster to find out more.
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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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