Procurement Manager

The Post; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking to fill a Procurement Manager position in Leeds. This strategic role involves developing the company's procurement strategy and optimizing supplier partnerships. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' experience, strong negotiation skills, and an understanding of ERP systems. Competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000, along with benefits such as hybrid working and clear progression opportunities. Apply for a chance to shape procurement in a forward-thinking organization.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Hybrid working: 3 days office / 2 days home

Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' procurement experience with proven success in operational and strategic procurement.
• Excellent negotiation, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Strong leadership and people-development skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the company's procurement strategy in line with ISO standards.
• Ensure compliance with procurement and transportation regulations.
• Leverage ERP system for smarter procurement decisions.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Communication abilities

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

CIPS / NVQ in Procurement

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

POST Recruitment is delighted to be working with a market-leading organisation to recruit a Procurement Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking business that has recently invested in a cutting-edge ERP system - a reflection of its commitment to innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement. As Procurement Manager, you'll take ownership of procurement across the business, driving efficiencies, maximising value from supplier partnerships, and helping shape the future of procurement strategy. You'll also play a key role in embedding the benefits of the newly implemented ERP system, ensuring the business continues to lead the way in smart, data-driven decision making. While a small part of your remit will include oversight of warehouse operations, this is primarily a strategic role where your influence will be felt across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the company's procurement strategy in line with ISO quality management standards.
• Ensure compliance with national and international procurement and transportation regulations.
• Harness the power of the new ERP system to drive smarter procurement decisions, cost‑saving initiatives, and process improvements.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to optimise value, reduce risk, and enhance service.
• Manage supplier contracts and SLAs, ensuring performance through regular review and analysis.
• Support internal stakeholders with contract management, renewals, and value‑for‑money analysis.
• Provide leadership to the Procurement (and small Warehouse) team, setting KPIs, carrying out appraisals, and ensuring a culture of high performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external partners.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial awareness and a strategic mindset.
• Excellent negotiation, problem‑solving, and analytical skills.
• Confident in leveraging data and procurement systems (ERP experience highly beneficial).
• Strong leadership and people‑development skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Industry‑recognised qualification (e.g., CIPS / NVQ in Procurement).
• Minimum of 5 years' procurement experience, with proven success in both operational and strategic procurement.

Benefits

• Salary: £40,000 - £45,000.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Hybrid working: 3 days office / 2 days home.
• Clear progression opportunities.
• The chance to shape procurement in a forward-thinking, growing organisation.

Apply today through POST Recruitment and take the next step in your procurement career.