Procurement Manager

Morson Talent; England; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading durable goods manufacturing company is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee and transform its procurement function. This role offers the chance to shape procurement processes and strategies while collaborating with various departments to ensure high-quality sourcing and supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• CIPS-qualified with strong grasp of procurement best practices.
• Experienced in durable goods manufacturing, especially sourcing machining and plastic mouldings.
• Confident negotiator with strong stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver a procurement strategy focusing on cost-effective sourcing.
• Lead and develop procurement teams.
• Manage key commercial relationships and supplier performance metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Change Management

Education

CIPS Qualification

Job description

Job Title: Procurement Manager

Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire

Salary: GBP57,500 - GBP65,000 (DoE) + Additional Benefits

Are you ready to lead and shape a high impact procurement function in a growing durable goods manufacturing business?

Our client, a respected name in the durable goods sector with a global footprint, is seeking a Procurement Manager to take full ownership of its procurement function. This is an opportunity to consolidate, strategise, and transform how procurement operates across the organisation.

This is a management role with a genuine chance to shape the future of procurement for a well-established business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver a clear procurement strategy, focusing on cost-effective sourcing, supplier performance, and operational efficiency.
• Lead, motivate and upskill the procurement function, supporting their continued development
• Consolidate the supplier base and manage key commercial relationships. Machining and plastic mouldings are major areas of spend, alongside wider products and services.
• Partnering with business areas including Planning, Production, Engineering and Design teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality goods and services.
• Introduce supplier performance metrics and a compliance framework aligned with internal and external standards.
• Collaborate with global suppliers and engage with international procurement teams to leverage synergies across the wider business.

About You:

• CIPS-qualified, with a strong grasp of procurement best practice and contract law.
• Ability to lead and develop procurement teams.
• Experienced within the durable goods or wider manufacturing sectors. Including experience in sourcing machining and plastic mouldings.
• A confident negotiator, influencer, and stakeholder management skills
• Able to drive change and continuous improvement through process and people.