Procurement Manager

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

Job summary

A prominent UK manufacturer in Loughborough seeks an experienced Procurement Manager to drive the procurement strategy, focusing on sustainability and supplier development. The ideal candidate will have a proven procurement background in manufacturing and strong negotiation skills. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package including employer-funded training and development, and 33 days holiday. Join a forward-thinking SME and make a direct impact on industry-first projects.

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 and risk management.
• Background in aggregates or building materials is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement strategy across raw materials and services.
• Develop a sustainable supply chain to support R&D needs.
• Manage supplier risks, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance.

Skills

Supplier negotiations

Risk management

Cost analysis

Supplier development

Job description

Procurement Manager

Loughborough

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

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.

The ideal Procurement Specialist will have a strong background in manufacturing procurement with proven experience in supplier negotiations, risk mitigation, and delivering cost and efficiency improvements. This is a unique opportunity to join a forward thinking SME where you'll be empowered to shape strategy, implement best practices, and contribute directly to high profile, industry first projects.

Your role as a Procurement Specialist will include:

• 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

The successful Procurement Specialist will have:

• 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

Please apply or call Tommy Reynolds for immediate consideration

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This vacancy is being advertised by Accelerated People Management Ltd. The services of Accelerated People Management Ltd are that of an Employment Agency.

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