Procurement Manager: Lead, Optimize Production Buying

SF Recruitment; South Derbyshire; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager for a manufacturing business in South Derbyshire. This key role involves leading a small team, focusing on production buying, and ensuring timely supplier management. The ideal candidate should have strong leadership capabilities, procurement experience, and excellent communication skills. Competitive salary of up to £60k is offered for this full-time, office-based position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach and support a team.
• Hands-on approach balancing operational tasks and strategic priorities.
• Excellent communication skills managing internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactive, organized, and solutions-focused with a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a small procurement team, setting clear expectations.
• Oversee supplier relationships, ensuring timely deliveries.
• Implement cost reduction initiatives and identify supplier improvement opportunities.
• Address delivery issues and establish corrective actions.
• Work closely with Global Category Managers to align local procurement.
• Drive process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency.

Skills

Leadership skills

Procurement experience

Excellent communication

Ability to manage stakeholders

Problem-solving mindset

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager for a manufacturing business in South Derbyshire. This key role involves leading a small team, focusing on production buying, and ensuring timely supplier management. The ideal candidate should have strong leadership capabilities, procurement experience, and excellent communication skills. Competitive salary of up to £60k is offered for this full-time, office-based position.