Procurement Lead — Manufacturing & Supplier Performance

Sigmar Recruitment; Armagh; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare

Health Cash Plan

Annual Leave

Maternity & Paternity Benefits

Death in Service Cover

Learning & Development

Paid Medical Appointments

Free Onsite Parking

Early Finish Fridays

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment seeks an experienced Procurement Manager in Craigavon to lead procurement strategy and supplier performance within a busy manufacturing environment.

You will report to senior leadership, develop and execute procurement strategies, and drive cost savings while ensuring continuity of supply across the business. The role also involves leading a small team and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years procurement experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record in supplier negotiations and contract management.
• Strong commercial awareness and cost-saving experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Solid understanding of supply chain and inventory management principles.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems.
• Degree qualified in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• CIPS qualification or equivalent would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Leading supplier sourcing, negotiations, and contract management.
• Driving cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Building and managing strategic supplier relationships.
• Ensuring material availability to support production requirements.
• Managing supply chain risks and supplier performance.
• Supporting inventory optimisation and working capital improvements.
• Leading and developing a small procurement team.
• Working closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Operations teams.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supplier negotiations

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Supply chain knowledge

ERP/MRP systems

Education

Degree in related discipline

CIPS qualification

Job description

Sigmar Recruitment seeks an experienced Procurement Manager in Craigavon to lead procurement strategy and supplier performance within a busy manufacturing environment.

You will report to senior leadership, develop and execute procurement strategies, and drive cost savings while ensuring continuity of supply across the business. The role also involves leading a small team and collaborating with cross-functional teams.