Procurement Manager

Russell Taylor Group; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Procurement Manager in Cheshire (Runcorn) to develop and implement procurement strategies while optimizing costs and managing supplier relationships. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency with ERP systems and Excel. This is a permanent role with a competitive salary depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement or supply chain management.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Competent with ERP systems and Excel.
• Knowledge of sourcing strategies and contract management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Optimize total cost of ownership while maintaining quality.
• Source and manage suppliers, fostering strong partnerships.
• Negotiate contracts and terms for favorable outcomes.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement improvements.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Competence with ERP systems

Proficiency in procurement software

Tools

Excel

Job description

Vacancy Title: Procurement Manager

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Cheshire (Runcorn)

Industry: General Manufacturing / Manufacturing

Salary: Competitive (depending on experience)

Start Date: 2025-10-28

Contact: Sophie Mitchell ([e-mail])

The role

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Optimise total cost of ownership while maintaining quality and delivery standards.
• Source, evaluate, and manage suppliers, fostering strong, ethical partnerships.
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing to achieve favourable outcomes.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and ethical standards.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand procurement needs and provide solutions.
• Maintain commercial confidentiality and safeguard sensitive information.
• Prepare procurement reports, budgets, and forecasts for senior management.

The candidate

• Proven experience in procurement or supply chain management.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Competent with ERP systems and Excel.
• Knowledge of sourcing strategies, contract management, and supplier relationship management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft.

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