Procurement Manager

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd; Priorslee Village; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jonathan Lee is seeking a Procurement Manager to shape purchasing strategy across a diverse spend portfolio and oversee supplier performance. The role involves building procurement plans for vehicle conversion projects, driving continuous improvement, and leading a small team to deliver value and continuity of service.

The position emphasizes strong negotiation skills, ERP knowledge, and experience in manufacturing or supply chain contexts, with qualifications in CIPS Level 5 desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-category procurement, ideally in manufacturing or supply chain.
• Strong commercial acumen with proven negotiation skills.
• Confident in leading and developing a small team with a results focus.
• Working knowledge of an ERP system.
• CIPS Advanced Diploma Level 5 desirable.

Responsibilities

• Own purchasing of goods, materials and services to support day-to-day operations and project delivery.
• Procure across multiple categories, including raw materials, direct site services and third-party contractors.
• Negotiate commercial terms, including pricing and payment structures, to deliver value and continuity of service.
• Lead the Junior Buyer and Stores team, driving performance, clarity and continuous improvement.
• Build and execute procurement plans that align to outsourced vehicle conversion requirements.
• Support supplier approval through risk assessments and audits within an ISO14001 Quality Management System.

Skills

Multi-category procurement

Negotiation

Team leadership

Strategic sourcing

ISO14001 knowledge

Education

CIPS Advanced Diploma Level 5

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Step into a role where impact is immediate, decisions matter, and leadership is genuinely valued. The Procurement Manager position offers an exciting opportunity to shape purchasing strategy across a diverse spend portfolio, strengthen supplier performance, and keep vehicle conversion projects running smoothly. With a rewarding salary depending on experience, plus pension, bonus scheme, private healthcare and a health cash plan, this is a great next move for a confident procurement professional.

What You Will Do:

• ? Own purchasing of goods, materials and services to support day-to-day operations and project delivery.
• ? Procure across multiple categories, including raw materials, direct site services and third-party contractors.
• ? Negotiate commercial terms, including pricing and payment structures, to deliver value and continuity of service.
• ? Lead the Junior Buyer and Stores team, driving performance, clarity and continuous improvement.
• ? Build and execute procurement plans that align to outsourced vehicle conversion requirements.
• ? Support supplier approval through risk assessments and audits within an ISO14001 Quality Management System.

What You Will Bring:

• ? Experience in multi-category procurement, ideally with manufacturing or supply chain exposure.
• ? Strong commercial acumen and proven negotiation skills.
• ? Confidence leading and developing a small team, with a practical, results-focused approach.
• ? Working knowledge of an ERP business system.
• ? Relevant qualifications would be advantageous, with a CIPS Advanced Diploma Level 5 desirable.

This Procurement Manager role helps the business deliver a complete vehicle conversion solution from a single site, using a robust order management and tracking approach to ensure every project is effectively planned, managed and monitored. Your work will strengthen supplier relationships, improve supply reliability and support ongoing innovation, helping this company meet operational needs while balancing price, quality, delivery and budget.