Overview
Shape the Future of Procurement in a Growing, Values-Driven Business. Are you a commercially driven Procurement leader ready to make a real impact? We’re looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to build, lead and elevate a high-performing procurement function at the heart of our operations. This is a pivotal role with full ownership of direct materials, where you’ll influence strategy, strengthen global supply resilience and position procurement as a true strategic partner to the business.
Why Join Us? You’ll be joining a business built on strong values: Passionate | Integrity | Innovative | Natural | Ethical. This role offers an opportunity to shape systems, strategy and team capability in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead Procurement Strategy
- Define and deliver a clear, forward-thinking procurement strategy aligned to business growth
- Embed robust governance, policies and best practices
- Act as the commercial voice of procurement at both operational and executive levels
- Drive Global Sourcing Excellence
- Lead sourcing strategies across a global supplier base (Asia, Europe, Americas)
- Balance cost, quality, service and risk to protect supply continuity
- Proactively manage geopolitical, logistics and long lead-time risks
- Own Indirect Spend & Commercial Value
- Take full ownership of non-stock spend, ensuring visibility, control and value
- Drive supplier consolidation, standardisation and contract coverage
- Partner with internal stakeholders to optimise service and facilities spend
- Build Strategic Supplier Partnerships
- Lead negotiations and contract management with strong commercial rigour
- Develop high-performing supplier relationships focused on innovation and improvement
- Implement structured supplier performance management frameworks
- Develop a High-Performing Team
- Lead, coach and grow the procurement team and demand planning capability
- Build commercial confidence, negotiation expertise and accountability
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and high performance
- Enhance Systems, Data & Processes
- Optimize procurement and planning processes within ERP/MRP systems
- Improve data visibility, reporting and decision-making capability
- Drive procurement maturity and scalable best practices
- Ensure Risk, Compliance & Governance
- Manage supply chain, financial and regulatory risks
- Embed ethical sourcing, CSR and Health & Safety standards
- Ensure procurement activities are compliant, auditable and robust
Essential Experience
- Proven procurement leadership within a manufacturing environment
- Strong global sourcing and supplier management experience
- Track record in cost reduction, negotiation and risk management
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced SME environment
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