Procurement Manager

Oliver Rae Ltd; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish Fridays

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Bonus based on procurement savings

Job summary

Oliver Rae Ltd in Wolverhampton is seeking a Procurement Manager to shape strategy, negotiate supplier contracts, and drive cost reductions within a manufacturing setting.

You will manage supplier performance, optimise purchasing, and work within a close-knit team benefiting from a 1% savings bonus and clear career progression.

Qualifications

• Proven procurement management experience in manufacturing.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Track record of delivering measurable cost savings.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and contracts.
• Understanding of supply chain and inventory management principles.
• ERP system experience (Dynamics 365 desirable).
• CIPS qualification advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies.
• Negotiate supplier contracts and commercial agreements.
• Drive cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
• Manage supplier performance and relationships.
• Ensure material availability to support manufacturing operations.
• Optimise inventory levels and purchasing processes.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Support continuous improvement and ERP-driven procurement activities.

Skills

Procurement management

Negotiation skills

Cost savings

Supplier relationships

Inventory management

ERP experience

Education

CIPS qualification

Tools

Dynamics 365

Job description

Position: Procurement Manager

Location: Wolverhampton Hours: 07:00 - 16:30 Monday to Thursday 12:30 finish on a Friday

Salary: 50,000 + Commission

Job Type: Permanent role

Some procurement roles focus on maintaining supplier relationships but this one is about making a difference.

Having worked exclusively with this business for more than four years, Oliver Rae knows exactly what makes it such an attractive employer. People join and stay. The culture is positive, supportive, and built around long-term success, reflected by an exceptionally low staff turnover rate.

Backed by a larger group, the business offers both security and genuine career prospects, while giving its Procurement Manager the autonomy to shape strategy, influence decision-making, and deliver measurable commercial improvements.

With over 500,000 of procurement savings already identified, this is a rare opportunity for an ambitious procurement professional to step into a role where their expertise will be valued, their ideas will be implemented, and their achievements directly rewarded through a 1% savings-based bonus scheme e.

The Role

• Develop and implement procurement strategies.
• Negotiate supplier contracts and commercial agreements.
• Drive cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
• Manage supplier performance and relationships.
• Ensure material availability to support manufacturing operations.
• Optimise inventory levels and purchasing processes.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Support continuous improvement and ERP-driven procurement activities.

About You

• Proven Procurement Manager experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Track record of delivering measurable cost savings.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and contracts.
• Understanding of supply chain and inventory management principles.
• ERP system experience (Dynamics 365 desirable).
• CIPS qualification advantageous but not essential.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent position.
• 37-hour working week.
• Early finish every Friday.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Bonus based on procurement savings achieved.
• Excellent working environment with low staff turnover.
• Long-term stability as part of a larger group.
• Genuine opportunity to influence the business and progress your career.