Procurement Manager

W Talent; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

W Talent is seeking a skilled Procurement Manager for a Nottinghamshire manufacturing operation. You will lead the UK procurement strategy, negotiate with suppliers and drive risk management to ensure a resilient supply of materials and services.

Ideal candidates will have at least five years in procurement or supply chain, experience in strategic sourcing, SAP or ERP systems, and a track record of delivering cost savings and governance improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' procurement or supply chain experience.
• Proven success in supplier negotiations and contract management.
• Experience delivering cost savings and continuous improvement programmes.
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills.
• Experience using SAP or other ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing procurement strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Leading supplier sourcing, selection, contract negotiations and supplier performance management.
• Delivering measurable cost reduction and value improvement initiatives.
• Managing supply chain risk and ensuring continuity of supply.
• Driving procurement best practice, compliance and purchasing governance.
• Leading digital procurement initiatives and improving reporting through data‑driven decision making.
• Managing and developing the purchasing team while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Skills

Supplier negotiations

Contract management

Strategic sourcing

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

CIPS MCIPS qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Procurement Manager – Manufacturing

Nottinghamshire | £Competitive + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

A leading international manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead its UK procurement function. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing organisation where procurement is recognised as a strategic function, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to influence business performance, develop supplier partnerships and drive operational excellence.

The Role

Reporting into senior leadership, you will be responsible for developing and delivering the procurement strategy across the UK business, ensuring a resilient and cost‑effective supply of materials, goods and services.

Working closely with Operations, Planning, Quality, Finance and Commercial teams, you will lead supplier negotiations, manage strategic supplier relationships and identify opportunities to improve cost, quality, service and supply chain performance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing procurement strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Leading supplier sourcing, selection, contract negotiations and supplier performance management.
• Delivering measurable cost reduction and value improvement initiatives.
• Managing supply chain risk and ensuring continuity of supply.
• Driving procurement best practice, compliance and purchasing governance.
• Leading digital procurement initiatives and improving reporting through data‑driven decision making.
• Managing and developing the purchasing team while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

The Successful Applicant

You will be a commercially minded procurement professional with experience leading procurement activities within a manufacturing environment.

You will ideally have:

• A minimum of five years' procurement or supply chain experience.
• Proven success in supplier negotiations, contract management and strategic sourcing.
• Experience delivering cost savings and continuous improvement programmes.
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills.
• Experience using SAP or other ERP systems.
• Degree educated (or equivalent experience).
• CIPS qualification, or be working towards MCIPS.

What's on Offer

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well‑established international manufacturer investing in its people, systems and future growth.

You'll benefit from:

• A highly visible leadership role with significant responsibility.
• The opportunity to shape procurement strategy and influence business performance.
• Investment in professional development and long‑term career progression.
• Exposure to international procurement projects and best practice.
• A collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement, innovation and operational excellence.

If you're an ambitious Procurement Manager looking to join a business where you can make a genuine commercial impact while developing your career within an international manufacturing environment, we'd welcome your application.