Procurement Manager

Grosvenor Talent Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic family-owned manufacturing firm is seeking a Procurement Manager to establish and lead a new procurement function. This is a unique opportunity to drive strategic structure and cost savings while maintaining an agile culture. With substantial spending under management and a diverse supplier base, your impact will be significant. If you're a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and a passion for making a commercial impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive procurement experience, especially with indirects.
• Proven track record of delivering cost savings and commercial value.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess current supplier arrangements across various categories.
• Lead supplier negotiations and contractual improvements.

Skills

Procurement Management

Negotiation Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Strategic Thinking

Cost Savings

Education

CIPS Qualification

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 and 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:

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

Required Qualifications & Experience:

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

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 promote equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We approach this seriously and thoughtfully and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, colour, place of birth, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military service status or disability status. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.

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