Procurement Manager – Multi-Site Negotiations & Controls

Cross Rental Ltd.; Andover; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% employer pension contribution

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Corporate eyecare

Learning & development

Career progression

Job summary

Cross Rental Services is seeking a hands-on Procurement Manager to own purchasing across all UK sites. You will embed a clear delegation framework, drive strong supplier terms, and support operational teams, events contracts and CAPEX projects.

You’ll line-manage one Supply Chain Administrator, ensure PO controls and spend visibility, and maintain due diligence while staying compliant with relevant laws. The role demands practical negotiation, multi-site coordination and a proactive approach to

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a procurement or sourcing role.
• Strong commercial negotiation skills with a track record of improving supplier terms.
• Good understanding of purchasing controls, PO systems and budget tracking.
• Ability to coordinate activity across multiple sites.
• Natural ability to lead and develop a team member.
• Knowledge of import/export requirements (desirable).
• Experience supporting project or event-based purchasing (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Own and embed a clear Delegation of Authority and drive consistent use of the purchase order system across every site.
• Lead commercial negotiations to improve pricing, credit terms, rebates and dual-supply arrangements.
• Oversee procurement for depots and Events contracts, working closely with operational teams to deliver on time and on budget.
• Support CAPEX projects by sourcing equipment, tracking orders and monitoring spend against approved budgets.
• Maintain strong supplier due diligence and audit trails in line with relevant acts.
• Guide stock levels and lead times, and ensure import/export compliance where required.
• Line-manage, coach and prioritise the workload of one Supply Chain Administrator.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation skills

PO systems knowledge

Budget tracking

Multi-site coordination

Team leadership

Tools

Purchase Order System

Job description

Cross Rental Services is seeking a hands-on Procurement Manager to own purchasing across all UK sites. You will embed a clear delegation framework, drive strong supplier terms, and support operational teams, events contracts and CAPEX projects.

You’ll line-manage one Supply Chain Administrator, ensure PO controls and spend visibility, and maintain due diligence while staying compliant with relevant laws. The role demands practical negotiation, multi-site coordination and a proactive approach to