Procurement Manager

Accelerated People Management; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm based in the UK is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to drive procurement and supply chain strategy. The role includes managing sourcing, storage, and distribution of materials crucial for product production. The ideal candidate will have proven procurement experience, strong supply chain knowledge, and a background in manufacturing or related industries. This position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including employer-funded training and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Employer Funded Training & Development

33 Days Holiday

Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement or supply chain, ideally within manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of supply chain operations, risk management, and supplier development.
• Desirable background in aggregates, ceramics, or heavy building materials.

Responsibilities

• Leading the procurement strategy across raw materials, services, and logistics.
• Developing a sustainable and resilient supply chain.
• Identifying and onboarding new suppliers.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supply chain management

Cost analysis

Supplier development

Commercial acumen

Job description

Procurement Manager

Southampton

£40,000 - £45,000 + Employer Funded Training & Development + 33 Days Holiday + Benefits Package

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Procurement Specialist to join a rapidly growing UK manufacturer with a strong presence across multiple UK sites. With significant investment in R&D, sustainability, and technical operations, the business is at the forefront of innovation in the building materials sector. In this pivotal role, you'll take full ownership of procurement and supply chain strategy, managing the sourcing, storage, and distribution of materials and services critical to the production of their products.

Responsibilities

• Leading the procurement strategy across raw materials, services, and logistics
• Developing a sustainable and resilient supply chain to support R&D and operational needs
• Identifying and onboarding new suppliers aligned with quality, sustainability, and cost objectives
• Managing supplier risk, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance across the supply base

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement or supply chain, ideally within manufacturing
• Strong understanding of supply chain operations, cost analysis, risk management, and supplier development
• Background in aggregates, ceramics, heavy building materials or scientific/technical environments is desirable
• Commercial acumen and ability to map opportunities with ROI in mind

Application

Please apply or call Tommy Reynolds for immediate consideration.

Key Words

• Technical
• Decarbonisation
• Heavy Manufacturing
• Building Materials
• Aggregates
• Ceramics
• Hydrogen
• Environmental
• Construction
• Manufacturing
• Manufacturer
• FMCG
• Production
• Engineering
• Compliance
• Marketing
• Bricks
• Procurement Manager
• Supply Chain Manager
• ERP
• MRP
• Logistics
• Operations
• Buyer
• Senior Buyer
• Power BI
• ISO
• Audit
• H&S, Health & Safety
• Quality
• Warehouse
• Southampton
• Eastleigh
• Winchester
• Fareham
• Portsmouth
• Gosport
• Havant
• Waterlooville
• Totton
• Romsey
• Chandlers Ford
• Hedge End
• Lymington
• Hythe
• Salisbury
• Basingstoke
• Andover
• Bournemouth
• Poole
• Dorset
• Hampshire
• South Coast