Procurement Lead / Purchasing Manager

Vibe Recruit; Witney; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Vibe Recruit is seeking a Procurement Lead for a global health care organisation's site in Oxfordshire. The role focuses on leading procurement operations, governance, and supplier management to drive value.

You will oversee systems, reporting, and contract administration, work with Finance and Legal, and coach teams on best practices. Candidates should have manufacturing purchasing experience and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement operations or supply chain management.
• Purchasing in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with business systems, data management, and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement operations and governance across the site.
• Manage procurement processes and systems to ensure controls and efficiency.
• Develop and deliver procurement performance reporting and MI.
• Coordinate contract administration and governance with stakeholders (Finance, Legal, wider business).
• Deliver training and guidance to support procurement best practices.

Skills

Procurement experience

Manufacturing purchasing

Analytical skills

Data reporting tools

Job description

Procurement Lead

A global health care organisation now has a need for a Purchasing professional to lead the procurement function for their site in Oxfordshire.

Applicants need project, or high-level operational purchasing experience, preferably from a manufacturing background.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Operations & Governance

• Manage and oversee procurement operational processes and systems.
• Maintain effective controls and governance across purchasing activities.
• Support the efficient execution of procurement transactions and workflows.

Systems & Data Management

• Maintain and enhance procurement systems, databases, and related digital tools.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and availability of procurement and supplier data.
• Support system users and drive ongoing improvements in functionality and usability.

Reporting & Business Intelligence

• Develop and deliver procurement performance reporting and management information.
• Analyse spend, supplier, savings, and operational data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Provide insights that support decision‑making and procurement strategy.

Contract & Commercial Administration

• Support the administration and governance of procurement agreements and associated documentation.
• Coordinate approval and execution processes for contracts and commercial documents.
• Ensure records are maintained in accordance with company requirements.
• Act as a key point of contact for procurement operational activities.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Procurement, Finance, Legal, and the wider business.
• Deliver training, communications, and guidance to support procurement best practices.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Experience in procurement, procurement operations or supply chain management.
• Purchasing in a dynamic manufacturing environment
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience working with business systems, data management, and reporting tools.

Desirable

• Experience within a regulated or corporate procurement environment.
• Professional procurement qualification (e.g., CIPS).
• Knowledge of procurement governance, supplier management, and contract administration.
• Experience leading teams or coordinating operational activities.

The Contract is initially for a 12-month period but may be extended