Procurement Manager

Bechtle UK; Chippenham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK seeks a Procurement Manager to optimize sourcing processes and enhance customer satisfaction. The role includes negotiation of supplier contracts, coordinating procurement activities, and continuous improvement in supplier relationships. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and several years of experience in procurement. This position offers competitive salary, hybrid working conditions, and numerous benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Hybrid Working

Modern Workspaces

Continuous Development

Annual Leave of 25-30 days plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Several years of professional experience in procurement or strategic sourcing, ideally in an international environment.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are an advantage.
• Understanding of B2B processes desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as an interface between sales units and suppliers.
• Obtain and prepare quotations, including reviewing and renegotiating.
• Coordinate all essential procurement activities for project success.
• Negotiate supplier contracts and define procurement strategy.
• Drive continuous improvement in supplier relationships and performance.

Skills

Self-motivated

Strong team player

Solution focus

Customer and sales orientation

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Intercultural competence

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., SAP)

Job description

Procurement Manager (United Kingdom)

The European Procurement Manager contributes to Bechtle's success by ensuring efficient and customer‑focused sourcing processes. They continuously seek to optimise and automate the supply chain while enhancing customer satisfaction. They achieve margin improvements through targeted renegotiations, make decisions with consideration of total cost of ownership and customer satisfaction, and actively monitor the successful execution of the project. They negotiate framework agreements with distributors, defining the parameters of collaboration with‑and securing profitability for-Bechtle's sales units. They assess suppliers based on quality and performance metrics, initiating appropriate measures for continuous optimisation. They act as a key interface between L&S, suppliers and manufacturers, and serve as contact for Sales.

Job Role Responsibilities

• You act as an interface between our sales units in the United Kingdom and Ireland and our IT manufacturers and suppliers.
• Your responsibilities include obtaining and preparing quotations, including reviewing and renegotiating them.
• Furthermore, identifying and maintaining national and international sources of supply is part of your role.
• You coordinate all essential procurement activities, thereby making a significant contribution to the successful completion of projects.
• Through active order monitoring of big projects, you are always ready to support your colleagues with advice and assistance whenever questions arise about a specific order or delivery difficulties become apparent.
• You are responsible for negotiating supplier contracts, defining the procurement strategy, and ensuring the successful achievement of all procurement objectives, while maintaining profitability under Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) considerations.
• Drive continuous improvement in supplier relationships and performance.

Job Requirements

• Self‑motivated.
• Strong team player.
• Solution focus.
• Customer and sales orientation.
• Presence and rhetorical impact.
• Entrepreneurial mindset.
• Communication skills.
• Conflict management.
• Professional experience.
• Intercultural competence.
• Willingness to travel

Experience

• Several years of professional experience in procurement or strategic sourcing, ideally in an international environment.
• Excellent negotiation skills, strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are an advantage.
• Understanding of B2B processes desirable but not essential.
• Proficiency in procurement tools and ERP systems (e.g., SAP)

What we offer

• Hybrid Working (after probation which is 6 months)
• Competitive Salary
• Modern Workspaces
• Continuous Development
• Culture - Social events, Supportive, Fun, Hard working
• Perks - Incentives (holidays, vouchers, lunches, spot prizes)
• Top of the range technology in office and for home working (laptops, screens, etc) • Subsidised health care/medical benefits
• Annual Leave - 25-30 days plus B.H's + optional 2 weeks unpaid. Increases with time spent
• Progression Plan - training & mentor programme.

Reports to: Head of European Procurement at Bechtle Logistik & Service GmbH