Strategic Procurement Lead for Manufacturing Growth

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Aberdeen; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Growth-oriented environment

Leadership role in procurement

Long-term career development

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment, partnering with a growing Aberdeen-based manufacturing business, is seeking a Procurement Manager to own and shape the procurement function. You will drive best practice, strengthen supplier relationships, and support growth through cost-effective strategies that maintain quality and supply chain performance.

You will lead end-to-end procurement processes, negotiate contracts, monitor supplier performance, and collaborate with operations, engineering and finance to

Qualifications

• Experience in a Procurement Manager, Senior Buyer, Strategic Sourcing or similar leadership role.
• Experience in a manufacturing, engineering, industrial, or related environment.
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
• Demonstrable success delivering cost reductions and supplier improvements.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Results-driven with a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement processes, policies and best practices across the business.
• Lead procurement activities to ensure continuity of supply and operational excellence.
• Build and strengthen relationships with key suppliers and strategic partners.
• Negotiate supplier agreements, contracts, pricing structures and terms.
• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs and SLAs, driving continuous improvement.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or service.
• Conduct supplier evaluations, audits and performance reviews.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, production and finance to support objectives.
• Analyse market trends, supplier capabilities and spend data to identify opportunities and mitigate risks.
• Ensure compliance with policies, contracts and procurement best practices.
• Support inventory optimisation and contribute to overall supply chain efficiency.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Negotiation

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Cost reduction

Strategic sourcing

Job description

Reed Specialist Recruitment, partnering with a growing Aberdeen-based manufacturing business, is seeking a Procurement Manager to own and shape the procurement function. You will drive best practice, strengthen supplier relationships, and support growth through cost-effective strategies that maintain quality and supply chain performance.

You will lead end-to-end procurement processes, negotiate contracts, monitor supplier performance, and collaborate with operations, engineering and finance to