Procurement Manager

Stirling Warrington; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A procurement specialist firm based in Coventry is seeking a Procurement Manager to develop strategies and manage supplier relationships. This role involves leading contract negotiations and overseeing inventory alignment with project timelines. Candidates should have a degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field, along with at least 5 years of procurement experience, including 3 in leadership. Competitive salary and benefits including a pension scheme and work-from-home days are offered.

Benefits

Pension: 14% employer with 6% employee

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Sick pay

Cash plan scheme

Death in service 4x

EAP scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Non-contractual annual bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' procurement experience, including 3 years in a leadership role.
• Background in energy, engineering, or waste-to-energy sectors.
• Proven track record in strategic sourcing, contract management, and supplier negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to meet objectives.
• Manage and develop supplier relationships.
• Lead tendering and contract negotiations.
• Oversee inventory levels and procurement schedules.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Manage procurement budgets and drive cost-saving initiatives.
• Support Engineering team with contractor management.
• Verify supplier invoices and time sheets.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or related field

Professional certification (e.g. CIPS, CPSM)

Tools

Procurement/ERP systems

Job description

Job Summary

Job Title: Procurement Manager
Location: Coventry
Shift: Days (Monday - Friday) - 1 Day WFH
Salary: From £55,000 per annum
Benefits: Pension: 14% employer with 6% employee, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Sick pay, Cash plan scheme, Death in service 4 x, EAP scheme, EV Scheme, Cycle to work Scheme, 1 working from home day, Non-contractual annual bonus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure cost, quality, and sustainability objectives are met.
• Manage and develop supplier relationships to maintain reliability and compliance.
• Lead tendering and contract negotiations, ensuring best value and risk mitigation.
• Oversee inventory levels and align procurement schedules with project timelines.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and ensure compliance with HSE and environmental regulations.
• Manage procurement budgets, monitor spend, and drive cost-saving initiatives.
• Support the Engineering team with contractor management, onboarding, and compliance checks.
• Verify supplier invoices and time sheets for accuracy and contractual alignment.

Experience

• Strong negotiation and commercial skills.
• Excellent project and budget management capability.
• Analytical and detail-driven with problem-solving ability.
• Good understanding of waste-to-energy technologies and supply chain operations.
• Confident communicator able to work effectively across all levels of the business.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 and procurement/ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Professional certification (e.g. CIPS, CPSM).
• Minimum 5 years' procurement experience, including 3 years in a leadership role.
• Background in energy, engineering, or waste-to-energy sectors.
• Proven track record in strategic sourcing, contract management, and supplier negotiation.

For more information on the Procurement Manager Role contact Ewan at Stirling Warrington.