Procurement Manager

Cornish Metals Inc.; Tuckingmill; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornish Metals plc is recruiting a Procurement Manager to lead the procurement function at the South Crofty Mine in Cornwall as we progress toward production. Reporting to the CFO, this strategic and operational role delivers commercial value through sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiation to support redevelopment and future operations.

You will partner with cross-functional teams, develop sourcing strategies, and drive procurement transformation initiatives, leveraging ERP

Qualifications

• Experience leading procurement in industrial, construction, or project-based environments.
• Strong commercial mindset and stakeholder skills.
• Experience with ERP and procurement transformation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the procurement function for the South Crofty Mine redevelopment.
• Negotiate contracts, manage supplier performance and governance, and drive cost savings.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Sourcing strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain/procurement

Tools

ERP systems

Contract management software

Job description

Cornish Metals plc is recruiting a Procurement Manager to lead the procurement function at the South Crofty Mine in Cornwall as we progress towards production. Reporting to the CFO, this strategic and operational role is responsible for delivering commercial value through effective sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation and procurement leadership. Working closely with teams across the business, you will help ensure the right materials, goods and services are in place to support the successful redevelopment and future operation of South Crofty.

We are looking for an experienced procurement professional with a strong commercial mindset and a proven track record of leading procurement teams in industrial, construction, manufacturing or project-based environments. You will have excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills, experience developing sourcing strategies and managing supplier performance, and the ability to balance governance with operational priorities. Experience working with ERP systems and leading procurement transformation or continuous improvement initiatives would be highly advantageous.