Procurement Manager

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead the purchasing function in Milton Keynes. The ideal candidate will build supplier relationships and streamline operations, ensuring efficient delivery of interior building solutions. This role offers a salary of up to £65,000 plus benefits, including private health insurance and 23 days of holiday. Applicants should be proactive, communicative, and adaptable.

Benefits

Private health insurance

Life insurance (3x salary)

23 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Free daily lunch & breakfast

Free onsite parking

Discretionary bonus scheme

Employee referral rewards

Employee of the Month recognition

Qualifications

• Proactive, hands-on, and solutions-focused.
• Confident decision-maker able to work at pace.
• Adaptable with a sense of humour.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive purchasing strategy across locations.
• Monitor supply levels and anticipate future needs.
• Negotiate with suppliers for value and reliability.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to meet delivery needs.
• Run supplier reviews and track performance.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Excellent communication

Commercial awareness

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Job description

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? WSR is Hiring | Procurement Manager – Milton Keynes | Up to £65k

Are you someone who thrives on building strong relationships, solving problems, and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes? If so, we want to hear from you.

WSR is recruiting on behalf of our respected client for a Procurement Manager to join a growing, dynamic team based in Milton Keynes.

? Location: Milton Keynes

? Salary: Up to £65,000 + Benefits Package

? Reporting To: Operations Director

? About the Role:

As Procurement Manager, you’ll take ownership of the purchasing function, ensuring our client continues delivering exceptional interior building solutions efficiently and cost-effectively. You’ll work closely with project and production teams to streamline operations, build supplier relationships, and keep stock strategies sharp and proactive.

? Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and drive purchasing strategy across multiple locations
• Monitor supply levels and anticipate future needs
• Negotiate with suppliers to ensure value and reliability
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Production to meet delivery needs
• Run supplier reviews and track performance
• Analyse trends to adapt stock management
• Provide regular reports and insights to leadership

What We’re Looking For:

• Strategic thinker with a sharp eye for detail
• Proactive, hands-on, and solutions-focused
• Excellent communicator and relationship-builder
• Confident decision-maker with strong commercial awareness
• Adaptable and open to continuous improvement
• Able to work at pace while keeping a sense of humour

? Benefits Include:

• Private health insurance
• Life insurance (3x salary)
• 23 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with additional days for each year of service)
• Free daily lunch & breakfast items
• Free onsite parking
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Employee referral & long service rewards
• Employee of the Month recognition

If you're ready to take the lead, make an impact, and be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team, we’d love to speak with you.

? Apply now or reach out to the WSR team for more details.

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