Global Procurement Manager

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Worthing; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent tech company in Worthing is searching for a Procurement Manager to lead procurement initiatives, manage supplier networks, and support new product development. The ideal candidate will have strong SAP experience, excellent interpersonal skills, and a proven ability to negotiate favorable terms. This role offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including company pension and health programs.

Benefits

Company pension

Discounted & free food

Employee Discount

Free flu jabs

Eyecare vouchers

Free parking

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Online GP service

Health & Wellbeing programme

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

Referral programme

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Resilient and able to perform under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience working with global supply chains, particularly Far East suppliers.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and sourcing initiatives to optimise product costs.
• Manage procurement of materials to support product builds.
• Identify and resolve supplier issues to maintain project timelines.
• Provide regular project updates to stakeholders.
• Secure best-value pricing and drive cost reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate with R&D and Engineering teams on sourcing for new products.

Skills

Strong SAP system experience

Excellent interpersonal skills

Proven problem-solving ability

Skilled negotiator

Proficiency in MS Office

Knowledge of Strategic Procurement best practices

Education

Degree educated (or equivalent)

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Bennett & Game Recruitment are currently working on behalf of a leading global consumer technology business. Our client is expanding its Strategic Procurement function to strengthen supply chain capabilities and better support UK operations.

The Procurement team operates across three continents, and this role will involve close collaboration with colleagues worldwide to deliver a unified and effective sourcing strategy. The successful candidate will be instrumental in building and managing a global supplier network (with a particular focus on the Far East), supporting both existing and new product lines, and driving procurement involvement in new product development activities.

Procurement Manager – Job Overview

• Lead procurement and sourcing initiatives to optimise product costs throughout the NPI (New Product Introduction) process.
• Manage procurement of materials to support product builds across all project phases, ensuring readiness and smooth delivery.
• Identify and resolve supplier issues, implementing corrective actions to maintain project timelines.
• Provide regular project updates to cross-functional stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Establish procurement as a trusted business partner by engaging early in product and project processes.
• Secure best-value pricing for components, measured on a total landed cost basis.
• Drive cost reduction through competitive sourcing and value engineering initiatives.
• Evaluate supplier performance and lead improvement plans using scorecards and QBR reviews.
• Collaborate with R&D and Engineering teams on sourcing for new product launches.
• Mitigate supply chain risks and implement robust supplier agreements.
• Ensure accurate data integrity within ERP systems and maintain strong procurement processes.
• Oversee supply chain ramp-down activities at product end-of-life.

Procurement Manager – Job Requirements

• Degree educated (or equivalent).
• Strong SAP system experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across global teams.
• Resilient and able to perform under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proven problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• Demonstrated experience working with global supply chains, particularly Far East suppliers.
• Skilled negotiator with a track record of securing favourable supplier terms.
• Strong knowledge of Strategic Procurement best practices, including supplier selection and management.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel and PowerPoint essential).
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.

Desired Experience

• Direct material procurement background.
• Knowledge of contract law and commercial agreements.
• Additional language skills would be an advantage.

Procurement Manager Salary & Benefits

• Salary dependent on experience
• Company pension.
• Discounted & free food (Lunches, etc).
• Employee Discount
• Free flu Jabs
• Eyecare Vouchers
• Free parking
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Online GP Service
• Health & Wellbeing programme
• Financial Wellbeing
• Life Insurance
• Private Medical insurance.
• Referral programme.
• Bonus scheme

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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