Senior Procurement & Supply Chain Manager

Pioneering People; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a strategic Senior Procurement & Supply Chain Manager to lead and innovate within their supply chain operations. This pivotal role involves shaping procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving continuous improvement across all processes. With a focus on delivering tailored solutions and achieving key performance indicators, you'll be at the forefront of operational excellence. The company offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and a supportive work environment that values your contributions. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Car allowance

Annual performance-based bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Option to purchase additional holiday

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Occupational sick pay

Simply Health membership

Cycle to work scheme

Early finish Fridays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior procurement or supply chain leadership.
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead all supply chain functions including procurement and logistics.
• Develop procurement strategies to meet cost, quality, and delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder Engagement

Supplier Management

Risk Mitigation

Continuous Improvement

Tools

SAGE ERP

Job description

Senior Procurement & Supply Chain Manager
Location: Wirral
Salary: Up to GBP70,000 + Car + Bonus + Benefits

Are you a strategic leader with the ability to build resilient teams and , high-performance supply chains? Do you thrive on delivering real value through smart procurement and operational excellence? If so, we want to hear from you!

Our client is a well-established manufacturing Company based on the Wirral, with an excellent reputation.

Why This Senior Procurement & Supply Chain Manager Role?

As the Senior Procurement & Supply Chain Manager, you ll step into a key leadership position, shaping and delivering the end-to-end procurement strategy. From supplier relationships to inventory management and team leadership, you'll play a vital role within the organisation, reporting to the Managing Director

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Procurement & Supply Chain Manager:

• Lead all supply chain functions procurement, planning, inventory, logistics, and supplier performance.
• Develop procurement strategies that deliver on cost, quality, and delivery expectations.
• Collaborate directly with clients to design and deliver tailored supply chain solutions.
• Create stock-holding strategies including VMI, consignment stock, and safety stock models.
• Present logistics and inventory solutions to customers to support commercial agreements.
• Coach, mentor, and develop a high-performing team.
• Manage supplier performance and negotiate contracts that protect and benefit the business.
• Drive continuous improvement across all supply chain processes.
• Identify and deliver cost-saving initiatives while meeting key KPIs.
• Leverage your expertise in SAGE ERP to streamline procurement operations.
• Occasionally travel internationally to support global supplier needs.

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in a senior procurement or supply chain leadership role.
• A strategic thinker with excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness.
• Experienced in full lifecycle sourcing, supplier management, and risk mitigation.
• Fluent with ERP systems (SAGE preferred).
• Resilient, adaptable, and driven by continuous improvement.

What You ll Get:

• Competitive salary up to GBP70,000 + car allowance
• Annual performance-based bonus
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + an extra gifted day at Christmas
• Option to purchase up to 3 additional days holiday
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Occupational sick pay
• Simply Health membership & mental health support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Annual salary review
• Early finish Fridays (Mon Thurs: 8am 5pm Fri: 8am 12:30pm)
• Factory close-down at Christmas

What s Next?

If you have the experience to hit the ground running in this Senior Procurement & Supply Chain Manager position, simply APPLY NOW for immediate consideration.