Strategic Procurement Lead for Manufacturing Growth

Reed Specialist Recruitment

Aberdeen

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+
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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

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