Procurement Manager

AO; Telford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Staff discount at ao.com

5% AO pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programmes

CIPS membership paid by AO

Job summary

AO Recycling in Telford is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead non-stock procurement across three sites, driving cost savings and supplier performance while ensuring continuity of supply.

You will work with operations, engineering, and finance to manage CAPEX/OPEX spend, oversee import/export activities, and guide a small procurement team. The role requires a CIPS Level 6 qualification and a commercially minded approach to maximise value.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement within manufacturing/engineering/recycling environments.
• Proven ability to deliver measurable cost savings and process improvements.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Experience partnering with operations, finance and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement strategy across multiple spend categories.
• Manage supplier relationships, contracts, and negotiations.
• Deliver cost savings and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage supply chain risk and continuity of supply.
• Oversee import/export activities.
• Monitor supplier performance via KPIs.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
• Lead and develop a small procurement team.

Skills

Procurement management

Negotiation

Cost savings

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

CIPS Level 6

Job description

Job Overview

About The Role

AO Recycling is looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to join our growing team in Telford. Reporting to the Director of Commercial, you’ll lead all non-stock procurement activities across our three recycling sites, driving cost savings, supplier performance, and operational efficiency.

This is a hands‑on role where you’ll work closely with operations, engineering, and finance teams to ensure continuity of supply, manage strategic supplier relationships, and deliver value across significant CAPEX and OPEX spend. You’ll also oversee import/export activities and lead a small procurement team.

As AO Recycling continues to grow, this role offers excellent opportunities to influence business strategy and develop your career.

Here’s What You Can Expect To Be Doing

• Leading procurement strategy across multiple spend categories.
• Managing supplier relationships, contracts, and commercial negotiations.
• Delivering cost savings and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Managing supply chain risk and ensuring continuity of supply.
• Overseeing import and export activities.
• Monitoring supplier performance through KPIs.
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Leading and developing a small procurement team.

A Few Things About You

We’re looking for a commercially minded procurement professional with experience in a manufacturing, engineering, recycling, or similar environment.

You’ll Have

• Proven procurement management experience within a medium or large business.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Experience delivering measurable cost savings and process improvements.
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing, stock management, and supply chain risk.
• Experience working with operational and senior stakeholders.
• CIPS Level 6 qualification (essential).
• A proactive approach and a passion for building strong supplier relationships.

A Bit About Us

At AO, we make life easier with appliances and technology our customers love. For over 25 years, we’ve built our reputation on trust, becoming the UK’s most trusted electrical retailer with outstanding customer reviews and service.

At AO Recycling, we’re helping create a more sustainable future. Having recycled over 10 million large appliances across our three Telford sites, we’re a market‑leading business focused on innovation, efficiency, and growth. As AO continues to expand, so does our recycling operation, creating exciting opportunities for our people to develop and make a real impact.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We work together, support each other, and celebrate success, because we know great things happen when great people come together.

Our Benefits

Our benefits are designed to cover the moments that matter to AO’ers. From health and wellness to giving back - you’ll be rewarded inside and outside of work.

• 25 days holiday, growing with length of service
• Staff discount at ao.com & discounted gym offers
• 5% AO contributing Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programmes
• CIPS membership paid by AO