Procurement Manager

TRS (Technical Recruitment Solutions); Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing energy solutions startup seeks a Technical Procurement Manager to lead procurement operations and optimize costs for mechanical and electrical components. The role involves building strong supplier relationships and ensuring the delivery of high-quality components for innovative heating solutions. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in technical procurement within engineering or manufacturing, with skills in negotiation and supplier evaluation. Join a company with rapid growth plans offering competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Private healthcare

25 days holiday

Potential to buy shares

Career progression

Qualifications

• 5+ years in technical procurement or supply chain management within engineering or manufacturing.
• Skilled in sourcing mechanical/electro-mechanical assemblies for new product introduction.
• Commercially astute with a track record of cost and quality performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement function for mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical components.
• Source, evaluate, and qualify suppliers while negotiating contracts.
• Collaborate with engineering to align sourcing with technical requirements.

Skills

Problem-solving

Supplier negotiation

Cost optimization

Engineering drawing interpretation

Job description

Technical Procurement Manager

Location: Bristol (Hybrid options available)

Are you ready to make a tangible impact on the UK's energy future? We are recruiting for a fast-growing start-up leading the transition from gas boilers to greener, more affordable heating solutions. With breakthrough technology and major investment secured, we're on a mission to reduce carbon emissions from UK homes and reshape how people think about heating.

We're looking for a Technical Procurement Manager to join our dynamic team. In this role, you'll lead procurement operations, building strong supplier relationships, optimising costs, and ensuring high-quality components for our innovative heat pumps.

What you'll do:

• Lead the procurement function across mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical components.
• Source, evaluate, and qualify suppliers, negotiating contracts and delivery schedules to achieve best value.
• Establish robust procurement processes for both prototypes and production as we scale.
• Collaborate closely with engineering to align sourcing with technical requirements and cost targets.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Explore new materials, suppliers, and solutions to enhance manufacturability and efficiency.

Requirements:

• Motivated by purpose, inspired by impact, and proactive in problem-solving.
• Experienced (5+ years) in technical procurement or supply chain management within engineering or manufacturing.
• Skilled at sourcing mechanical/electro-mechanical assemblies for new product introduction.
• Commercially astute, with a track record of delivering cost, quality, and on-time performance.
• Familiar with interpreting engineering drawings, BOMs, and specifications.

Package:

• £45- £55K
• Access to private healthcare
• 25 days holiday
• Potential to buy shares
• Career progression as you will be joining a company with rapid growth plans