Procurement Leader: Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Relations

Staffline; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Bonus scheme

Job summary

Staffline is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager in Plymouth to lead sourcing and purchasing of materials for production. You will implement supplier strategies, manage relationships, and negotiate contracts to meet customer requirements.

The role requires strong leadership in supply chain, excellent communication, and significant experience in manufacturing procurement. A company bonus scheme is available.

Qualifications

• Educated to Degree level in Engineering, Business Management, Logistics or equivalent qualification or equivalent experience.
• Qualified to MCIPS or equivalent qualification.
• Significant experience in a similar supply chain leadership role within manufacturing or engineering.
• Outstanding supplier relationship management skills and capability to influence.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier management strategy for the business.
• Develop and negotiate supplier contracts to secure best prices.
• Oversee sourcing and onboarding of new suppliers.
• Develop and communicate strategies to the wider team.
• Liaise between internal teams and suppliers to support objectives.
• Manage departmental budgets.
• Assess training needs and plan development for the team.
• Lead performance management and succession planning.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation

Communication

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in Engineering/Business/Logistics or equivalent

MCIPS or equivalent qualification

Job description

Staffline is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager in Plymouth to lead sourcing and purchasing of materials for production. You will implement supplier strategies, manage relationships, and negotiate contracts to meet customer requirements.

The role requires strong leadership in supply chain, excellent communication, and significant experience in manufacturing procurement. A company bonus scheme is available.