Head of Procurement -Senior Procurement Manager (Indirect)

Michael Page (UK); Peterborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a Senior Procurement Manager to lead procurement strategies in logistics and warehousing within a manufacturing environment in Peterborough. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £85,000 plus bonuses and requires on-site presence with some travel. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in procurement, supplier management, and leading teams effectively.

Benefits

Bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience as Head of Procurement or Senior Procurement Manager in logistics/transport.
• Strong knowledge of procurement practices and supply chain management.
• Experience managing teams and stakeholder negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to meet business objectives.
• Oversee supplier selection, negotiation, and relationship management.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance to maintain quality standards.

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiation skills

Analytical abilities

Procurement strategies

Team mentoring

Job description

Overview

Head of Procurement / Senior Procurement Manager - Logistics, Transport & Warehousing (Indirect) Manufacturing — Peterborough. Salary: £80,000 to £85,000 + Bonus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to meet business objectives.
• Oversee supplier selection, negotiation, and relationship management.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and industry regulations.
• Analyse market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align procurement activities with operational goals.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance to maintain quality standards.
• Manage procurement budgets and report on expenditure.

Profile / Qualifications

• Experience as Head of Procurement or Senior Procurement Manager (Indirect Procurement), with management of logistics, transport and warehousing within a manufacturing/logistics environment.
• Proven procurement experience within the industrial, packaging or manufacturing sector.
• Experience in category management across multiple categories including packaging, repair materials, consumables, services, transport/logistics and warehousing.
• Strong knowledge of procurement practices and supply chain management.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Ability to develop and implement cost-effective procurement strategies.
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience managing and mentoring teams to achieve objectives.
• Familiarity with relevant industry regulations and compliance requirements.

Job Offer

Competitive salary in the range up to £85,000 + bonus + benefits.

Location & Travel

This role requires on-site presence in Peterborough with some travel to the EMEA region. You will be dealing with staff and supplies in the factory and must be able to manage stakeholders at all levels, negotiate contracts, and handle tenders. End-to-end procurement and accountability for the UK supply chain, with some involvement in the EMEA region.