Procurement Manager

ZipRecruiter; Halifax; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic, family-owned manufacturing business near Halifax seeks a Procurement Manager to establish a procurement function from scratch. This role offers the chance to lead strategic initiatives, drive cost savings, and implement best practices while fostering a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Extensive procurement experience across products and services.
• Proven track record of delivering cost savings.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess current supplier arrangements.
• Lead supplier negotiations and contractual improvements.
• Implement procurement best practices.

Skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal Skills

Strategic Thinking

Adaptability

Education

CIPS qualification

Job description

Job Description

Procurement Manager, Close to Halifax, Up to £55k (DOE)

My client, a dynamic, family-owned manufacturing business with a £75m turnover, known for operational excellence and strong supplier partnerships, is on a journey of growth and modernization. They are making their first strategic investment in a dedicated procurement function. They are seeking a commercially minded Procurement Manager to lead this transformative journey.

This is a unique opportunity to establish and lead a procurement function from the ground up. You will bring strategic structure, cost savings, and best practices to their purchasing operations while maintaining their agile and entrepreneurial culture. With over 300 suppliers and £18m in spend under management, your impact will be substantial.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Review and assess current supplier arrangements across various categories.
2. Develop and maintain strong internal stakeholder relationships to support cost-saving and value-driven initiatives.
3. Lead supplier negotiations and contractual improvements to deliver measurable value.
4. Implement procurement best practices and long-term sourcing strategies.
5. Promote company values: Teamwork, Integrity, Empathy, Respect, and Accountability.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

1. Extensive procurement experience across products and services; particular expertise in indirects will be advantageous.
2. Proven track record of delivering cost savings and commercial value.
3. Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and influencing skills.
4. Strategic thinker with a practical, hands-on approach.
5. Resilient, adaptable, and proactive attitude.
6. Substantial UK manufacturing experience as a Buyer/Procurement Manager.
7. CIPS qualification (or at the final stage of completion).
8. The right to work in the UK (Sponsorship is not available).

Who You Are:

You thrive in a fast-paced environment, understand the power of relationships, and are motivated by making a real commercial impact.

This role is ideal for someone ready to shape the future of procurement with my client.

Grosvenor Talent promotes equality in the workplace. We approach this seriously and thoughtfully and do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality, place of birth, or marital status. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.