Procurement Manager

WR Engineering; Chichester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% discretionary bonus

Job summary

WR Engineering in the United Kingdom is seeking a Procurement Manager to own indirect procurement across a diverse business environment. This role combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery and partners with senior stakeholders to optimise spend and governance.

You will manage a broad spend portfolio, including energy, packaging, facilities, IT, transport, and equipment, developing cost-effective strategies and driving supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in procurement
• Experience managing significant indirect spend
• Strong negotiation & stakeholder management
• Degree in related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement cost-effective procurement strategies
• Analyse spend data to identify savings and efficiency opportunities
• Manage supplier relationships and contract negotiations
• Lead procurement governance and policy compliance
• Coordinate ESOS reporting and energy compliance requirements
• Collaborate with finance, operations and project teams to support business objectives

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Indirect spend

Analytical skills

Governance & compliance

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Education

Procurement degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you a commercially minded procurement professional with a passion for delivering value, driving efficiencies, and building strong supplier relationships? We're looking for a proactive and experienced Procurement Manager to take ownership of indirect procurement across a diverse and dynamic business environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys combining strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, working closely with senior stakeholders to optimise spend, strengthen governance, and support long-term business growth.

The Role:

As Procurement Manager, you'll be responsible for managing a broad portfolio of indirect spend categories, including:

• Energy and utilities
• Packaging and consumables
• Facilities and professional services
• IT and technology
• Transport and logistics
• Equipment and operational services

Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing cost-effective procurement strategies
• Analysing spend data to identify savings and efficiency opportunities
• Managing supplier relationships, performance, and contract negotiations
• Leading purchasing policy compliance and procurement governance
• Identifying and mitigating procurement and supply chain risks
• Aligning procurement processes across multiple business functions
• Supporting sustainability and ethical sourcing initiatives
• Managing land-related compliance activities and external advisor relationships
• Coordinating ESOS reporting and energy compliance requirements
• Collaborating with finance, operations, and project teams to support business objectives

You:

• A minimum of 5 years' procurement experience, ideally within FMCG, manufacturing, agriculture, or a similarly fast-paced environment
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills with a proven track record of delivering savings
• Experience managing significant indirect spend categories
• Excellent analytical skills and confidence working with procurement data
• Knowledge of procurement governance, policy management, and compliance
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• The ability to lead projects, influence change, and drive continuous improvement

Qualifications:

• Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline (preferred)
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and procurement systems

Why Apply?

• Salary £65-70k
• 10% discretionary bonus

This role offers the chance to make a genuine impact within a growing organisation where procurement is recognised as a strategic function. You'll have the autonomy to shape processes, influence key decisions, and contribute directly to business performance and sustainability goals.