Procurement Manager

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Procurement Manager to oversee procurement operations in Leeds. This pivotal role involves managing both direct and indirect procurement, leading a talented team, and driving cost-saving initiatives. The successful candidate will play a key role in supplier management, contract negotiations, and inventory optimization. With opportunities for career growth and involvement in transformative projects, this position is perfect for a proactive professional eager to make a significant impact in a thriving organization. Join a forward-thinking company and contribute to its success in the procurement landscape.

Qualifications

• Experience in materials-based procurement and team management.
• Strong background in supplier negotiation and contract implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities, delivering cost savings and sourcing suppliers.
• Manage and develop a team of procurement professionals.

Skills

Procurement Management

Supplier Negotiation

Cost-Saving Strategies

Team Leadership

Inventory Management

Education

Degree in Business or related field

Job description

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Procurement Manager, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Client:

Grafton Recruitment

Location:

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

5

Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

Grafton Recruitment are working with a large market leading services and engineering business to appoint an experienced Procurement Manager to manage the direct and indirect procurement for the organisation regionally.

The role will take responsibility for overseeing the inventory profile and procurement of materials used by the organisation, as well as facilities spend, fleet, and general indirect procurement. You will lead a team of procurement and inventory professionals.

This role offers the opportunity for career development and progression and will also involve you in company-wide transformation and implementation projects. You will need to take a hands-on approach towards supplier management, contracts, and price negotiation, whilst developing and implementing team strategy.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading procurement activities within the region, identifying and delivering cost savings, sourcing suppliers and products, and negotiating and delivering contracts.
• Engaging with internal stakeholders on projects and ensuring procurement processes are followed.
• Managing, developing, and coaching a team of procurement professionals.
• Implementing structured procurement policy, process, and strategy and identifying areas of improvement.
• Supplier management, creating and onboarding new suppliers, ongoing relationship management, supplier rationalisation projects, and performance management.
• Stock management, managing New Product Introduction and phasing out end-of-life products, optimising inventory levels.

Requirements:

• Background in materials-based procurement and ideally experience of indirect procurement, including facilities, fleet, and corporate services.
• Experience in managing teams of procurement professionals.
• Experienced in sourcing and selecting suppliers, leading negotiation processes, and implementing procurement contracts/frameworks.
• Promoting a professional procurement approach within an organisation.
• Identifying cost-saving opportunities and developing strategies to deliver savings.
• Ensuring a varied and complex inventory portfolio is optimised.

If you would like to find out more please apply or contact Adrian Harrison – Principal Consultant – Procurement Recruitment.

Grafton Recruitment are part of the €3.5bn GI Recruitment Group, and we have specialisms in HR, sales & marketing, and procurement & supply chain.