Procurement Manager

Cross Rental Ltd.; Andover; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% employer pension contribution

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Corporate eyecare

Learning & development

Career progression

Job summary

Cross Rental Services is seeking a hands-on Procurement Manager to own purchasing across all UK sites. You will embed a clear delegation framework, drive strong supplier terms, and support operational teams, events contracts and CAPEX projects.

You’ll line-manage one Supply Chain Administrator, ensure PO controls and spend visibility, and maintain due diligence while staying compliant with relevant laws. The role demands practical negotiation, multi-site coordination and a proactive approach to

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a procurement or sourcing role.
• Strong commercial negotiation skills with a track record of improving supplier terms.
• Good understanding of purchasing controls, PO systems and budget tracking.
• Ability to coordinate activity across multiple sites.
• Natural ability to lead and develop a team member.
• Knowledge of import/export requirements (desirable).
• Experience supporting project or event-based purchasing (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Own and embed a clear Delegation of Authority and drive consistent use of the purchase order system across every site.
• Lead commercial negotiations to improve pricing, credit terms, rebates and dual-supply arrangements.
• Oversee procurement for depots and Events contracts, working closely with operational teams to deliver on time and on budget.
• Support CAPEX projects by sourcing equipment, tracking orders and monitoring spend against approved budgets.
• Maintain strong supplier due diligence and audit trails in line with relevant acts.
• Guide stock levels and lead times, and ensure import/export compliance where required.
• Line-manage, coach and prioritise the workload of one Supply Chain Administrator.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation skills

PO systems knowledge

Budget tracking

Multi-site coordination

Team leadership

Tools

Purchase Order System

Job description

Are you a commercially sharp procurement professional who enjoys rolling up your sleeves, negotiating better deals, and putting solid controls in place?

Cross Rental Services is looking for a Procurement Manager to take ownership of purchasing across all our UK sites. This is a hands-on role focused on strengthening controls, improving supplier terms, and ensuring compliance — while directly supporting operational teams, Events contracts, and capital projects. You’ll also line-manage one team member.

About Us

Cross Rental Services is the UK & Ireland’s leading specialist asset rental business, delivering cutting-edge HVAC, refrigeration and catering hire solutions. Having experienced significant growth over the past 10 years, our team operates across multiple UK sites in a fast-paced, operationally complex environment.

We are relentlessly focused on our customers and take pride in long-term partnerships with some of the country’s leading retailers, government bodies, facilities managers and process manufacturers. Our critical solutions enable them to achieve their own goals with peace of mind that they are supported in all their HVAC and refrigeration requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and embed a clear Delegation of Authority and drive consistent use of the purchase order system across every site
• Lead commercial negotiations to improve pricing, credit terms, rebates and dual-supply arrangements
• Oversee procurement for depots and Events contracts, working closely with operational teams to deliver on time and on budget
• Support CAPEX projects by sourcing equipment, tracking orders and monitoring spend against approved budgets
• Maintain strong supplier due diligence and audit trails in line with the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act and Bribery Act
• Guide stock levels and lead times, and ensure import/export compliance where required
• Line-manage, coach and prioritise the workload of one Supply Chain Administrator

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience in a procurement or sourcing role
• Strong commercial negotiation skills and a track record of improving supplier terms
• Good understanding of purchasing controls, PO systems and budget tracking
• Ability to coordinate activity across multiple sites
• Natural ability to lead and develop a team member
• Knowledge of import/export requirements (desirable)
• Experience supporting project or event-based purchasing (desirable)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary + 5% employer pension contribution
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private medical insurance + Life assurance + Corporate eyecare scheme
• Continuous learning & development opportunities
• Clear career progression pathways

Why Join Us?

At Cross Rental Services, we live by five key values:

Respect - We treat everyone with dignity, value diverse perspectives, and foster an inclusive workplace.

Accountability - We take ownership of our decisions, actions, and results.

Teamwork - We communicate openly, collaborate effectively, and support each other to succeed.

Commitment - We are dedicated to delivering exceptional results, maintaining high standards, and building lasting relationships.

Integrity - We act with honesty, transparency, and professionalism in everything we do.

Cross Rental Services is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and upholding ISO standards for health & safety, environment, and quality.