Procurement Manager: Shape Strategy & Growth (Manufacturing)

Energy Jobline ZR; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Procurement Manager in Slough to own the procurement function within a manufacturing setting. You will work with production, finance and operations to ensure materials, suppliers and commercial agreements are in place to support growth and performance.

You will lead end-to-end purchasing, negotiate terms, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining high quality and supplier performance. This role offers autonomy and opportunities for strategic influence.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement or purchasing management within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Ability to build relationships across production, operations and senior leadership.
• Excellent commercial awareness and analytical capability.
• Experience managing budgets, contracts and purchasing performance.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and procurement reporting.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach with decision-making confidence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver procurement strategies that support business growth and maximise commercial value.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key suppliers, negotiating favourable pricing and contractual terms.
• Ensure uninterrupted supply of raw materials by working closely with production and planning teams.
• Lead end-to-end purchasing activity, from supplier selection through to delivery and invoice reconciliation.
• Identify new suppliers and sourcing opportunities to improve resilience, quality and competitiveness.
• Monitor supplier performance, drive continuous improvement and secure long-term agreements.
• Analyse market trends, pricing movements and supply risks to support informed purchasing decisions.
• Manage procurement budgets and identify opportunities to reduce costs without compromising quality or service.
• Drive continuous improvement across procurement processes, systems and supplier management.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Budget management

Stakeholder relations

Analytical thinking

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement reporting tools

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Procurement Manager in Slough to own the procurement function within a manufacturing setting. You will work with production, finance and operations to ensure materials, suppliers and commercial agreements are in place to support growth and performance.

You will lead end-to-end purchasing, negotiate terms, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining high quality and supplier performance. This role offers autonomy and opportunities for strategic influence.