Procurement Lead

Pt Engineering & Manufacturing; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Pt Engineering & Manufacturing in the Oxford area is seeking a Procurement Lead to own purchasing, supplier performance and inventory planning across the site.

You will focus on ensuring materials are available when needed, improve forecasting, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost control through data-driven decisions.

This permanent, full-time role offers ownership of procurement processes within a well-established manufacturing business.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of MRP systems, forecasting and stock management.
• Experience managing suppliers and negotiating pricing and delivery performance.
• Analytical with ability to drive procurement improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day procurement activities for the site.
• Manage supplier relationships, pricing, and performance.
• Own MRP planning, purchasing and inventory control.
• Improve demand forecasting and material availability.
• Monitor procurement KPIs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with production, planning and operations.

Skills

Procurement experience

MRP systems

Forecasting

Stock management

Supplier negotiation

Data analysis

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

£40,000 – £45,000 + Benefits | Oxford area | Manufacturing

An established manufacturer is looking for a Procurement Lead to take ownership of purchasing, supplier performance and inventory planning across the business.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys improving procurement processes and making sure materials are available when needed, while driving better supplier performance, forecasting and cost control.

The Role

You'll be responsible for ensuring the business is buying the right materials, at the right price, from the right suppliers, while maintaining accurate stock levels and supporting production.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading day-to-day procurement activities for the manufacturing site.
• Managing supplier relationships, pricing and performance.
• Owning MRP planning, purchasing and inventory control.
• Improving demand forecasting and material availability.
• Monitoring procurement KPIs and identifying opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Working closely with production, planning and operations to support manufacturing requirements.

What We're Looking For

• Previous procurement or purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of MRP systems, forecasting and stock management.
• Experience managing suppliers and negotiating pricing and delivery performance.
• Confident analysing procurement data and driving improvements.
• Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities.

What's on Offer

• Permanent, full-time position.
• Opportunity to take ownership of procurement within a well-established manufacturing business in Oxford.