Procurement Manager - Pharmaceutical Equipment

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Knowsley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee purchasing, materials planning, and team leadership in Liverpool. The candidate should have a background in procurement within engineering, strong negotiation skills, and familiarity with Sage 200. The role offers a salary of £45,000 - £65,000, hybrid working options, and various benefits including a pension scheme and health support.

Benefits

Pension scheme

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

RAC Breakdown Cover

Death in Service (4x salary)

Income Protection

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts at retailers

Health & Wellbeing app access

Qualifications

• Background in procurement or supply chain within an engineering or manufacturing setting.
• Hands-on experience with purchasing, stock control, and goods-in operations.
• Familiarity with MRP planning is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage all purchasing, materials planning, and goods-in activities.
• Lead strategic and operational procurement.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and delivery schedules.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Education

CIPS qualification or working towards

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

Position

Procurement Manager

Location

Liverpool

Salary

£45,000-£65,000

Job Overview

• Manage all purchasing, materials planning, and goods‑in activities to support timely and cost‑effective delivery of engineering projects
• Lead strategic and operational procurement for bespoke and standard components
• Use Sage 200 MRP to manage material requirements and supplier performance
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and delivery schedules with suppliers to ensure best value
• Maintain supplier databases, lead times, and part cost records to support procurement planning

Collaboration and Quality

• Collaborate with engineering and estimating teams to provide accurate cost and availability information
• Oversee goods‑in processes, ensuring accurate receipt, inspection, and system entry of parts
• Maintain traceability and compliance with GMP and ISO 9001 standards
• Work closely with assembly teams to coordinate part availability for builds
• Ensure stock accuracy, documentation compliance, and timely processing of deliveries
• Manage inventory levels to meet project demands while avoiding shortages or excess
• Identify and resolve supply issues, stock discrepancies, and invoice queries in collaboration with Finance

Team Leadership

• Lead, support, and develop the procurement and goods‑in team
• Drive improvements in supplier performance, materials handling, and procurement efficiency
• Support system enhancements and ongoing utilisation of Sage 200

Requirements

• Background in procurement or supply chain within an engineering or manufacturing setting
• Hands‑on experience with purchasing, stock control, and goods‑in operations
• Familiarity with Sage 200 and MRP planning (desirable)
• CIPS qualification or working towards (preferred)
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Effective communicator with experience working cross‑functionally (engineering, quality, finance, etc.)

Additional Qualifications

• Proactive approach with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Comfortable leading small teams and managing day‑to‑day procurement operations
• Experience working within regulated or quality‑controlled environments (e.g., GMP, ISO 9001) is advantageous

Salary & Benefits

Salary: £45,000‑£55,000 depending on experience

Pension: 4% employer / 4% employee contributions

Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays

Additional Benefits

• RAC Breakdown Cover
• Death in Service (4x salary)
• Income Protection (long‑term sickness)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Discounts at high‑street retailers
• Access to a Health & Wellbeing app (GP appointments, mental health support, wellness advice)

Working Arrangements

• Hybrid working: Wednesdays and Fridays from home
• Flexible hours: Start between 7:30‑9:30 AM, finish between 4:00‑5:30 PM
• Option to finish at 1 PM on Fridays by accruing time
• 5 additional flexible work‑from‑home days per year