Procurement Lead

E3recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A world-leading manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Procurement Lead to manage suppliers and evaluate pricing strategies. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and negotiation skills, experience with ERP systems, and a relevant certificate. The role offers a salary of £43-45k, day-based working hours, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Life Assurance Scheme X2

Income protection

Health Cash Plan & Private Medical Insurance

Company Pension Scheme

22 days annual leave + public holidays

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience with ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, or Epicor.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate supplier performance and negotiate pricing.
• Maintain relationships with critical suppliers.
• Implement cost-saving strategies while maintaining quality.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Microsoft Excel

SAP knowledge

Oracle knowledge

Epicor knowledge

Education

CIPS or equivalent certificate

Job description

Our client is a world-leading manufacturer with a UK and Global presence. We are currently recruiting for a Procurement Lead to work at their cutting-edge manufacturing facilities at their site close to the Cambridge area.

As a Procurement Lead, you will play a critical role to ensure key suppliers are managed and reviewed, understanding the base and potential gaps; and ensuring component costs are continually reviewed and reduced. You’ll collaborate with suppliers, negotiate contracts, and report internally on supplier performance.

What’s in it for you as Procurement Lead?

• Salary of £43-45k
• Days based Monday to Friday 8-4pm
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Life Assurance Scheme X2
• Income protection
• Health Cash Plan & Private Medical Insurance
• Company Pension Scheme
• 22 days annual leave + public holidays (30 days overall)
• Holiday purchase and buy back Scheme
• Unrivalled opportunities for both upskilling and career progression, supported with training.

Key Responsibilities of the Procurement Lead:

• Evaluate supplier performance, negotiate pricing, and secure favourable terms
• Maintain relationships with existing critical suppliers and identify new potential vendors
• Present cost benefit analysis on any resourcing projects and lead projects to conclusion
• Analyse market trends to determine competitive pricing
• Implement cost-saving strategies while maintaining quality standards.
• Work closely with existing critical supplier base to reduce cost through supplier workshops and visits
• Analyse product value add and manufacturing process to find areas for cost reduction
• Strategic outlook of the supplier base, proactively planning the future structure of the supply base
• Work closely with Supplier quality team to support in quality performance of critical suppliers.

Key Requirements of the Procurement Lead:

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, excellent communication, and negotiation skills
• Strong Microsoft Office skills particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Good understanding and experience of using ERP system (SAP, Oracle & Epicor)
• CIPS or equivalent certificate required.

If interested, please apply now…