Procurement Manager

ZipRecruiter; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and manufacturing company is looking for a Procurement Manager to develop procurement strategies and lead a high-performing team. This role offers the opportunity to drive procurement excellence and optimize costs while ensuring a consistent supply of essential goods.

Benefits

Health care scheme

Mental health support

Dental reimbursements

Free eye tests

Bike to work scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Electric vehicle charging

Refer a friend reward scheme

Birthday day off

Performance-related bonus

Paid Professional Membership

Exclusive discounts and benefits

Pension

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on procurement experience with emphasis on operational purchasing.
• Ability to manage and develop procurement teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the procurement team.
• Drive sourcing strategies for cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Oversee key procurement projects and report on supplier performance.

Skills

Supplier Management

Contract Compliance

Sourcing Strategies

Communication Skills

Influencing Skills

Education

CIPS certification

Degree in relevant field

Job description

Job Description

Are you an experienced Procurement Manager? Do you have a background in managing supply chains in the engineering or manufacturing sectors? I wants to talk to you!

My client is a world-class engineering and manufacturing business seeking a Procurement Manager to join their growing team. This is a critical leadership role where you’ll be responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies, improving supplier performance, and leading a high-performing team.

You will work cross-functionally to drive procurement excellence, contribute to cost optimisation, and ensure a consistent supply of goods and services that meet business requirements.

Procurement Manager

Permanent

Competitive Salary + Bonus

Monday to Friday: 8:00am – 16:15pm

Nottingham

Procurement Manager

Job Description

• Lead and develop the procurement team, ensuring effective supplier management and contract compliance.
• Drive sourcing strategies that optimise cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to align procurement with business needs.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and mitigate risk.
• Oversee key procurement projects, reporting on supplier performance and driving continuous improvement.

Procurement Manager

Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications

• Proven track record in a highly regulated, fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Confident in purchasing a wide range of commodities—preferably raw materials, chemicals, or specialist tooling—with a focus on volume and compliance.
• Hands-on procurement experience with a strong emphasis on repeat, day-to-day purchasing (approx. 80% operational / 20% strategic).
• Demonstrated ability to manage and develop procurement teams and build strong supplier relationships.
• Strong influencing and communication skills, with the ability to engage and resolve challenges across operations and engineering teams.
• Solid understanding of ERP systems and planning principles; CIPS and degree qualifications are desirable but not essential if backed by strong practical experience.

Procurement Manager

Company Benefits

• Health care scheme:
• Mental health support- including free counselling sessions
• Dental; reimbursement of dental work from an annual allowance, option to pay to upgrade cover
• Free eye tests and reimbursement on glasses from annual allowance
• Bike to work scheme
• Enhanced Holiday entitlement related to length of service
• Free on- site electric vehicle charging points
• Refer a friend reward scheme
• Day off work for your birthday
• Performance related bonus
• Paid Professional Membership
• Exclusive discounts and benefits.
• Pension
• Life assurance

If you feel you’re a good fit for this position, please click ‘apply’ or email me at [e-mail]