Procurement Manager

Clarion Chase; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarion Chase is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager for a leading global supplier of power semiconductor and power electronics solutions. The role sits within the UK-based Global Supply Chain team and emphasizes cost savings, supplier management, and ensuring continuity of supply across manufacturing operations.

The successful candidate will drive KPI development, strategic sourcing, inventory management, process improvements, SOP development, and cross-functional collaboration, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• Professional procurement certification (CIPS, CPSM, CPSD, MCIPS) preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in procurement and supply chain.
• Proven track record of delivering measurable cost savings and supply continuity improvements.
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment is a strong advantage.
• Experience working with international business cultures is a strong advantage.
• Experience delivering change in slow-to-adapt environments is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• KPI Development & Performance Management
• Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
• Supply Continuity & Inventory Management
• Process Improvement & SOP Development
• Reporting & Management Communication
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Skills

KPI development

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Inventory management

Process improvement

SOP development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering, or related field

Job description

We exclusively represent a leading global supplier of power semiconductor and power electronics solutions in a variety of industries spanning HVDC, Industrial, Renewables and Automotive, to name a few.

They are highly reputable with a strong product portfolio, with strong and continuous investment in new product development and the development of new marketplaces for further growth.

Due to a retirement, our client is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager, ideally with experience working within a large, global corporate environment with international business cultural awareness.

A summary of the responsibilities is below:

• KPI Development & Performance Management
• Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
• Supply Continuity & Inventory Management
• Process Improvement & SOP Development
• Reporting & Management Communication
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

A summary of the required experience is below:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• Professional procurement certification (CIPS, CPSM, CPSD, MCIPS) preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in procurement and supply chain.
• Proven track record of delivering measurable cost savings and supply continuity improvements.
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment is a strong advantage
• Experience working with international business cultures is a strong advantage
• Experience working with change management initiatives and effectively delivering change to a, sometimes slow-to-adapt business environment is a strong advantage.