Procurement Manager

CIPS; Taplow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MCFT is seeking an experienced Procurement Team Manager to lead the UK procurement operations and support international teams. You will drive strategy, oversee supplier relationships, and ensure value-driven purchasing across the business.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, negotiation excellence, and cross‑functional collaboration to achieve cost savings and compliant procurement processes.

Qualifications

• Hands-on approach with willingness to do operational tasks.
• Strong negotiation skills are essential.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across departments.
• Proven leadership of procurement teams in UK and international settings.

Responsibilities

• Supervising Procurement Operations: oversee the procurement team in the UK and support international teams as needed.
• Develop Procurement strategies aligned with organisational goals.
• Negotiate Contracts with suppliers to secure favourable terms.
• Monitor Performance using KPIs and set clear targets.
• Identify Cost Saving Initiatives while mitigating supply risks.
• Supplier Relationship Management and regular supplier audits.
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide timely, cost-effective procurement solutions.
• Stay informed on market trends, technologies, and regulatory changes.
• Ensure Operational Compliance & ISO Auditing and Certification across the organisation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Team leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Attention to detail

Vendor management

Education

Supply chain management degree

Job description

• Supervising Procurement Operations: Oversee the procurement team in the UK and support the international teams when required, ensuring efficient acquisition of goods and services while maintains strong vendor relationships.
• Develop Procurement strategies: Assist in creating and implementing a procurement strategy that aligns with organisational goals and objectives.
• Negotiate Contracts: Assist in negotiations with suppliers to secure favourable terms and conditions, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
• Monitor Performance: Set performance goals for the procurement team and monitor KPIs to assess effectiveness and identify areas of improvement.
• Cost Saving Initiatives: Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities while mitigating supply risks and ensuring high-quality products and services.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Evaluate supplier performance, Complete supplier audits, conduct regular reviews, and fostering long-term partnerships to enhance procurement processes.
• Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues and departmental managers to understand their needs and provide timely and cost-effective procurement solutions.
• Market Awareness: Stay informed about market trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes that may impact procurement activities.
• Operational Compliance & ISO Auditing & Certification: Work closely with colleagues ensuring companywide compliance with the 4 ISO management standards. Supporting preparation for audits and renewal of certifications. Responsibility to ensure that all employees are equipped with the appropriate uniform/PPE/tools to carry out their duties.
  Beneficial - A Business Management or Supply Chain Management Degree.
• Experience - Proven experience in procurement or supply chain, with a trach record of leading teams and working on sourcing projects.
• Skills: Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, ability to work collaboratively across departments. Excellent negotiation skills are essential
• Must Have: A hands-on approach, this is not a delegate only role, you must be someone prepared to get stuck in. The ability to work at pace, the passion and drive to develop your own skills and career and finally, be prepared to pick up additional tasks to support the business where required.
  MCFT, established 30 years ago, provides commercial kitchen maintenance for high-end customers in the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia; We're highly regarded by all the key players in our multi-national supply chain.

Our ambition is to be the pre-eminent provider in our field - in the UK and, importantly, overseas - where we have ambitions to be working around the world. We're now looking for an experienced Procurement Team Manager to support us on our journey. Interested? If you want a career where you can grow quickly, take on real responsibility and help shape the future of MCFT.