Procurement Manager

Computerworld Personnel Ltd; Portishead Point; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Computerworld Personnel Ltd. is seeking a Procurement Manager in King’s Lynn to lead the procurement function and deliver cost savings across materials and services.

The role focuses on supplier performance management, stock availability, and continuous improvement of procurement processes within a growing manufacturing environment. Excellent negotiation and ERP/MRP experience are required for success.

Qualifications

• Procurement, buying, or sourcing experience.
• Proven success delivering cost savings.
• Strong supplier management and negotiation skills.
• ERP/MRP experience.

Responsibilities

• Own procurement across materials, suppliers, and operational spend.
• Drive cost savings through negotiation, sourcing, and supplier reviews.
• Ensure material availability and stock accuracy to support production.
• Manage supplier performance across quality, delivery, and service.
• Reduce supply chain risk and resolve supplier-related issues.
• Improve procurement processes, systems, and reporting as the business grows.
• Partner with Planning and Warehouse teams to maintain efficient stock levels and uninterrupted operations.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Procurement Manager

King's Lynn

£40,000 - £45,000

08:00am - 17:00pm | Monday to Thursday (early finish Friday)

Benefits

• 22 days holiday rising with time served plus bank holidays

Would you like to work for a manufacturer experiencing significant growth and investment? With next year's order book already filled, my client is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead the procurement function, delivering cost savings, strengthening supplier performance, ensuring material availability, and driving continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Roles/Responsibilities

• Own procurement across materials, suppliers, and operational spend
• Drive cost savings through negotiation, sourcing, and supplier reviews
• Ensure material availability and stock accuracy to support production
• Manage supplier performance across quality, delivery, and service
• Reduce supply chain risk and resolve supplier-related issues
• Improve procurement processes, systems, and reporting as the business grows
• Partner with Planning and Warehouse teams to maintain efficient stock levels and uninterrupted operations
  

About You

• Procurement, buying, or sourcing experience
• Proven success delivering cost savings
• Strong supplier management and negotiation skills
• ERP/MRP experience
  

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