Procurement Manager

JR United Kingdom; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK-based engineering and technology organization is seeking a Procurement Manager for their Gateshead site. This pivotal role involves overseeing sourcing and supplier management, driving cost optimization, and ensuring alignment with sustainability principles. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership abilities and extensive procurement experience in technical environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field required.
• Extensive experience in procurement within a technical or engineering sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the procurement function for cost-effective acquisition.
• Identify and build strategic relationships with suppliers.
• Manage procurement KPIs and compliance within the team.

Skills

Supplier Management

Contract Negotiation

Cost Optimisation

Sourcing

Supply Chain Sustainability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering

Job description

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Redline Group - Specialist Recruitment for Technology & Electronics Companies

Location:

tyne and wear, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

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Job Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Procurement Manager to join a leading UK-based engineering and technology organisation.

Based in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, this is a pivotal, high-impact role within the business, responsible for leading the procurement function and delivering best-in-class supply chain strategies to support the company’s operational and strategic goals.

You will take ownership of sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation, and cost optimisation across a complex and technical supply chain—particularly in the electronics and PCB sectors. Working closely with technical, operational, and leadership teams, the successful candidate will ensure that procurement activities align with commercial goals, quality standards, and sustainability principles.

Key Responsibilities for the Procurement Manager based in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear:

• Lead and develop the procurement function, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and quality-driven acquisition of goods and services.
• Identify, assess, and build strategic relationships with suppliers aligned with sustainability and ethical sourcing practices.
• Lead contract negotiations, support RFQ processes, and contribute to bid preparation.
• Oversee and mitigate supply chain risk, including obsolescence management and continuity of supply.
• Monitor and report on market trends, supplier performance, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage procurement KPIs, compliance, inventory control, and safety within the team.
• Extensive experience in strategic sourcing, supplier development, and contract negotiation.
• Demonstrated success managing complex procurement functions in a technical or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of supply chain sustainability, ESG compliance, and cost analysis.
• Experience working with PCB and electronic component suppliers.
• Leadership experience managing and developing high-performing procurement teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field.
• Extensive experience in procurement, ideally within a technical or engineering sector.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a forward-thinking, value-driven organisation that places long-term supplier partnerships and innovation at the heart of its mission. You’ll play a key role in ensuring supply chain resilience and excellence as part of a collaborative and technically focused team.

APPLY NOW for the role of Procurement Manager based in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. Please send your CV to [emailprotected] or call Lewis on 01582 878820 to find out more.