Procurement Manager - Engineering & Manufacturing

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing organization in Cheltenham is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead operational purchasing within their engineering and manufacturing sector. This role involves managing a capable team and optimizing global sourcing strategies. Candidates should have proven leadership experience, strong component buying knowledge, and a hands-on approach. The position offers a salary of £70k - £75k plus bonus with a hybrid working arrangement.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience managing purchasing teams in an engineering/manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of component buying, ideally with exposure to global supply chains.
• Experience with both direct and indirect procurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational purchasing activity across direct and indirect categories.
• Work closely with supplier development, engineering, and quality teams.
• Focus on cost-down initiatives, supplier performance, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership experience

Component buying knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Change management

Hands-on leadership

Job description

Procurement Manager - UK (Engineering & Manufacturing Sector)

Cheltenham (Hybrid )

£70k - £75k + Bonus

To apply please contact Adam at [e-mail]

We're working on a confidential search for a seasoned Procurement Manager to join a well-established UK manufacturing site that's part of a larger global organisation. This is a critical leadership opportunity within a dynamic supply chain structure, managing a sizable and capable team of 15-20 professionals including buyers, supplier development specialists, and quality engineers.

Why this role?

• You'll report into the Head of Supply Chain (who oversees a large, multi-functional team of 500+ on site)
• Backed by strong executive sponsorship, this role is seen as central to the company's evolution into more strategic global sourcing

What you'll be doing:

• Lead operational purchasing activity across direct and indirect categories - with a heavier emphasis on direct (forgings, castings, semi-finished products from China and India)
• Work closely with supplier development, engineering, and quality teams
• Focus on cost-down initiatives, supplier performance, and continuous improvement
• Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching and development for a capable team already in place
• Drive accountability, performance, and alignment with wider global strategy

What we're looking for:

• Proven leadership experience managing purchasing teams in an engineering/manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of component buying, ideally with exposure to global supply chains
• Experience with both direct and indirect procurement
• A pragmatic, hands-on leader with strong interpersonal and change management skills
• Engineering background is a plus

If you're a people-centric purchasing leader with a global mindset and a background in technical sourcing, please send a copy of your resume through to [e-mail]