Procurement Manager

Hunter Selection; St Albans; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Hunter Selection is seeking a Procurement Manager in St. Albans to lead the procurement function, deliver cost savings, and strengthen supplier performance within a manufacturing environment.

You will own procurement across materials, suppliers and operational spend, drive negotiation, ensure material availability for production, and collaborate with Planning and Warehouse teams to maintain stock levels and uninterrupted operations.

Qualifications

• Procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to deliver cost savings.
• Strong supplier management and negotiation skills.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.

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.
• Partner with Planning and Warehouse teams to maintain efficient stock levels and uninterrupted operations.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Tools

ERP/MRP

Job description

Procurement Manager

St. Albans

44,000 - 48,000

09:00am - 17:30pm Monday to Friday

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

My client is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead the procurement function, delivering cost savings, and strengthening supplier performance. They work within a manufacturing setting and are looking to modernise and continuously improve their processes.

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
• Partner with Planning and Warehouse teams to maintain efficient stock levels and uninterrupted operations

About You

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

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