Procurement Manager- 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Aptus Utilities Limited; Bolton; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cashback plans

Gym & discounts

Donate a Day

Mentoring

EAP support

Job summary

Aptus Utilities Limited in Bolton is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead and optimise the organisation’s procurement and inventory functions, driving cost efficiency and ensuring supply continuity.

You will develop strategic sourcing, strengthen supplier performance, manage spend governance and collaborate with operations to forecast stock and reduce working capital.

Qualifications

• Strategic procurement and sourcing background.
• Experience with cost reduction and spend management.
• Supplier negotiation and contract management.
• Inventory management and stock optimisation.
• Procurement governance and compliance.
• ERP/stock management systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Strong stakeholder management and data-driven decision making.
• Relationship building and proactive problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and inventory strategy to drive cost efficiency.
• Analyse spend, source materials and services for best value.
• Negotiate supplier terms and manage contracts.
• Monitor procurement governance and implement process improvements.
• Forecast stock levels and optimise inventory across warehouses.
• Collaborate with operations to align spend with budgets.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Supplier negotiations

Contract management

Inventory management

Procurement governance

ERP systems

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Relationship building

Process improvement

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Overall Purpose of the Role:

To lead and optimise the organisation’s procurement and inventory functions by driving cost efficiency, ensuring supply continuity, and maximising commercial value. The role is responsible for developing strategic sourcing approaches, strengthening supplier performance, and implementing robust procurement and stock control processes that support operational delivery and financial objectives. Working closely with key stakeholders, the Procurement Manager ensures effective spend management, governance, and continuous improvement across all purchasing and inventory activities.

What you will be doing: Procurement & Cost Management:

• Analyse company spend to identify cost-saving opportunities and purchasing inefficiencies.
• Source materials, equipment and services to achieve best value while maintaining required quality and operational standards. Leading supplier negotiations to secure competitive pricing, favourable commercial terms and rebate opportunities.
• Monitor market conditions, pricing trends and supply risks to maximise commercial advantage and supply continuity.
• Develop and implement spend analytics to improve procurement visibility, budgeting and forecasting.

Supplier Management & Commercial Performance:

• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to support performance and service reliability.
• Review supplier performance against agreed terms.
• Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation and improved commercial leverage.

Stock Control & Inventory Management:

• Manage inventory levels across warehouses, vehicles and project allocations to ensure operational and cost efficiency.
• Forecast and replenish stock in line with operational demand and usage trends. Working with operations to forecast stock levels in line with upcoming activity.
• Support the business to understand our optimal stock holding to reduce excess inventory, stock shortages and working capital. Implementing stock control processes to minimise waste and ageing stock.

Governance & Process Improvement:

• Review procurement policies and approval workflows to ensure compliance and control.
• Identify and implement process improvements across procurement and inventory functions where necessary.
• Support operational functions to manage project spend to budget.

What we ask from you:

• Strategic procurement and sourcing background
• Experience with cost reduction and spend management
• Supplier negotiation and contract management
• Inventory management and stock optimisation
• Procurement governance and compliance
• ERP / stock management systems (preferably through Microsoft Dynamics 365)
• Strong stakeholder management
• Influencing and challenging constructively
• Analytical and data-driven decision making
• Relationship building
• Process improvement mindset

What we can offer in return:

• Benefits include cashback plans including eye-care, dental & prescriptions, to name just a few…..
• Gym, fitness and retail discounts
• Donate a Day – we will gift you an extra day off each year to do something for charity or within the community
• Mentoring and ongoing guidance, not only to settle you into your role, but throughout your career with Aptus
• We promote physical and mental health and provide additional support to our employees via our Employer Assistance Program all year round

Job Type: 6 Month Fixed Term Contract Location: Aptus House, Unit 19-20, Barrs Fold Road, Wingates, Industrial Estate, Bolton, BL5 3XP