Procurement Manager

ZipRecruiter; Oxford; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the durable goods sector is seeking a Procurement Manager to transform their procurement operations. This role offers a genuine chance to shape a high-impact function with clear progression opportunities, a supportive environment, and competitive salary. Ideal candidates should possess CIPS certification, negotiation skills, and experience in manufacturing.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Supportive working environment

Clear progression opportunities

Mentoring junior team members

Qualifications

• CIPS-qualified with procurement best practice expertise.
• Ability to lead and develop teams in procurement.
• Experienced in durable goods or manufacturing sectors.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver a procurement strategy focused on cost-effective sourcing.
• Lead, motivate, and upskill the procurement team.
• Manage key commercial relationships and consolidate supplier base.

Skills

Procurement best practice

Contract law

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Change management

Education

CIPS qualification

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Procurement Manager

Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire

Salary: £57,500 - £65,000 (DoE) + Additional Benefits

Are you ready to lead and shape a high-impact procurement function in a growing durable goods manufacturing business? Our client, a respected name in the durable goods sector with a global footprint, is seeking a Procurement Manager to take full ownership of its procurement function. This is an opportunity to consolidate, strategise, and transform how procurement operates across the organisation. This is a management role with a genuine chance to shape the future of procurement for a well-established business.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design and deliver a clear procurement strategy, focusing on cost-effective sourcing, supplier performance, and operational efficiency.
2. Lead, motivate, and upskill the procurement team, supporting their continued development.
3. Consolidate the supplier base and manage key commercial relationships, with major spend areas including machining and plastic mouldings, alongside wider products and services.
4. Partner with business areas including Planning, Production, Engineering, and Design to ensure timely delivery of high-quality goods and services.
5. Introduce supplier performance metrics and a compliance framework aligned with internal and external standards.
6. Collaborate with global suppliers and engage with international procurement teams to leverage synergies across the wider business.

About You:

• CIPS-qualified, with a strong grasp of procurement best practice and contract law.
• Ability to lead and develop procurement teams.
• Experienced within the durable goods or wider manufacturing sectors, including sourcing machining and plastic mouldings.
• A confident negotiator, influencer, and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to drive change and continuous improvement through process and people.

Why apply?

• Genuine opportunity to shape and develop a growing procurement function.
• Excellent benefits package and supportive working environment.
• Clear progression opportunities, with backing from the wider business.
• Chance to mentor and positively impact the careers of junior team members.
• Play a central role in a business-critical function, driving strategic change across the organisation.