Procurement Manager

Reed; Watford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Sustainability & ethical sourcing

Job summary

Reed is seeking a hands‑on Procurement Manager in Watford to lead and develop the procurement function, aligning with the Operations Plan and business objectives.

You will negotiate with suppliers, manage stock, and oversee budgets while ensuring compliance and ethical sourcing across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Proven procurement experience in engineering/manufacturing environments.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and international procurement skills.
• Experience with ERP, MRP and stock control systems.
• Knowledge of inventory management and purchasing processes.
• MCIPS status or progress toward Chartered status is advantageous.
• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics or related discipline desirable.
• Excellent negotiation, commercial awareness and stakeholder management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business needs.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive pricing and service levels.
• Oversee inventory purchasing to maintain stock levels and service.
• Manage procurement budgets including stock, capex, and rebates.
• Review and improve procurement systems and processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams to forecast purchasing requirements.
• Ensure compliance with policies, legal requirements and ethical sourcing.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supplier negotiation

Contract management

International procurement

ERP/MRP systems

Stock control

Inventory management

Excel & Office

Education

Degree in Business or related

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Procurement Manager Vacancy

• Annual Salary: GBP55k - GBP60k per annum


• Location: Watford, Hertfordshire


• Job Type: Full-time (Onsite)

We are seeking a Procurement Manager to lead and develop our procurement function, ensuring alignment with our Operations Plan and overall business objectives. This role is pivotal in managing supplier performance, cost control, and stock availability. The ideal candidate will be hands‑on, with a strong commercial focus, adept at supplier negotiation, inventory management, and cross‑functional support.

Day‑to‑day of the role:

• Develop and implement effective procurement strategies that align with business needs.


• Negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive pricing and service levels, and manage supplier relationships.


• Oversee inventory purchasing to maintain optimal stock levels and support service levels.


• Manage procurement budgets, including stock holding, capital expenditure, and supplier rebates.


• Review and recommend improvements to procurement systems and processes.


• Collaborate with various internal teams to forecast purchasing requirements and support business objectives.


• Ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and ethical sourcing standards.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in procurement, supply chain, or a related senior role within an engineering, manufacturing environment.


• Strong skills in supplier negotiation, contract management, and international procurement.


• Experience with ERP, MRP, and stock control systems.


• Knowledge of inventory management, supply chain principles, and purchasing processes.


• Chartered MCIPS status, or active progression towards Chartered status would be advantageous.


• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, or a related discipline is desirable.


• Excellent negotiation, commercial awareness, and stakeholder management skills.


• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.


• Opportunities for professional development and training.


• Dynamic and supportive work environment.


• Engagement in sustainability and ethical sourcing initiatives.