Procurement & Logistics Manager: Drive Cost & Quality

TEC Partners - Technical Recruitment Specialists; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free breakfast every morning

25 days annual leave plus all bank holidays

Opportunity to influence procurement and logistics strategy

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Procurement & Logistics Manager to optimize sourcing and logistics operations within a cutting-edge Engineering business based in Oxfordshire. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in procurement and logistics, strong negotiation skills, and expertise in inventory control systems. This role offers a chance to impact supply chain resilience and cost efficiency in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in procurement, logistics, and warehouse management.
• Strong background in supplier evaluation, negotiation and contract management.
• Expertise in inventory control systems and warehouse best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage procurement strategies for cost savings.
• Plan and oversee inbound/outbound logistics and distribution.
• Maintain accurate warehouse inventory of raw materials and finished goods.
• Implement and monitor key KPIs such as on-time delivery.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards.
• Lead continuous improvement in warehouse layout and stock accuracy.
• Support lean manufacturing initiatives.

Skills

5+ years' experience in procurement, logistics and warehouse management

Strong background in supplier evaluation and contract management

Expertise in inventory control systems

Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)

Knowledge of import/export regulations

Skilled in staff supervision

Ability to forecast procurement needs

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Procurement & Logistics Manager to optimize sourcing and logistics operations within a cutting-edge Engineering business based in Oxfordshire. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in procurement and logistics, strong negotiation skills, and expertise in inventory control systems. This role offers a chance to impact supply chain resilience and cost efficiency in a collaborative team environment.