Procurement Manager

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Portlethen; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Career development opportunities

Leadership role

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment partners with a growing manufacturing business in South Aberdeen to recruit a Procurement Manager. This role will own the procurement function, drive best practice, strengthen supplier relationships, and support ongoing growth and development.

You will balance cost-effective procurement strategies with high standards of quality, service and supply chain performance, while leading supplier negotiations and collaborating with operations, engineering, production and

Qualifications

• Experience leading procurement in manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Strong commercial awareness and contract management skills.
• Proven track record in delivering cost savings and supplier improvements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement processes, policies and best practices across the business.
• Lead procurement activities to ensure continuity of supply and operational excellence.
• Build and strengthen relationships with key suppliers and strategic partners.
• Negotiate supplier agreements, pricing structures and terms.
• Monitor supplier performance via KPIs and SLAs and drive continuous improvement.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or service levels.
• Conduct supplier evaluations, audits and performance reviews.
• Collaborate with internal teams across operations, engineering, production and finance.
• Analyse market trends, supplier capabilities and spend data to identify opportunities and mitigate risks.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procurement best practices.
• Support inventory optimisation and overall supply chain efficiency.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Strategic sourcing

Cost reduction

Supplier relationship mgmt

Job description

Reed is delighted to be partnering with a growing manufacturing business in South Aberdeen to recruit a Procurement Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to take ownership of the procurement function, driving best practice, strengthening supplier relationships, and supporting the company's ongoing growth and development. You will play a key role in ensuring cost-effective procurement strategies while maintaining the highest standards of quality, service, and supply chain performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement efficient procurement processes, policies, and best practices across the business.


• Lead and manage procurement activities to ensure continuity of supply and operational excellence.


• Build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with key suppliers and strategic partners.


• Negotiate supplier agreements, contracts, pricing structures, and commercial terms.


• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs and service level agreements, ensuring continuous improvement.


• Identify and deliver cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality, reliability, or service levels.


• Conduct supplier evaluations, audits, and performance reviews.


• Work closely with internal stakeholders across operations, engineering, production, and finance to support business objectives.


• Analyse market trends, supplier capabilities, and spend data to identify procurement opportunities and mitigate risks.


• Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual obligations, and procurement best practices.


• Support inventory optimisation and contribute to overall supply chain efficiency.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in a Procurement Manager, Senior Buyer, Strategic Sourcing, or similar procurement leadership role.


• Experience within a manufacturing, engineering, industrial, or related environment.


• Strong commercial awareness with excellent negotiation and contract management skills.


• Demonstrable success in delivering cost reductions, supplier improvements, and procurement efficiencies.


• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.


• Results-driven with a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package.


• Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious manufacturing business.


• A key leadership role with the ability to influence business performance and strategy.


• Long-term career development opportunities