Procurement & Materials Manager

Automation Experts Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Procurement & Materials Manager to oversee their purchasing and materials management function. You will lead the teams, manage supplier relationships, and implement cost-saving initiatives. The ideal candidate has proven experience in procurement, strong leadership skills, and a results-driven mindset. The role is located in Shropshire, with a salary range of GBP55,000 to GBP65,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior procurement or materials management role.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate and develop teams.
• Excellent negotiation and analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Purchasing and Materials teams.
• Manage supplier relationships and contracts.
• Implement stock analysis and control measures.

Skills

Leadership skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical capabilities

Results-driven mindset

Attention to detail

Job description

Are you a dynamic procurement professional with a passion for driving efficiency, cost savings, and operational excellence? Our client, a leading manufacturing organisation, is seeking an experienced Procurement & Materials Manager to lead their purchasing, materials, and planning teams.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of the full procurement and materials management function, working closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to ensure timely, cost-effective supply and optimal stock control across UK and US operations.

Procurement & Materials Manager

GBP55,000 - GBP65,000 + Benefits

Shropshire

Ref: 25033

Procurement & Materials Manager - The Role:

• Lead and develop the Purchasing and Materials teams to achieve departmental and company targets.
• Oversee purchase order approvals and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Manage supplier relationships, pricing agreements, contracts, and call-off orders.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Implement stock analysis and control measures to optimise inventory levels.
• Plan and coordinate materials requirements to support production schedules.
• Lead company-wide stock takes and report results to senior management.
• Set and maintain high standards and procedures across the procurement and materials functions.

Procurement & Materials Manager - The Person:

• Proven experience in a senior procurement or materials management role, ideally within an OEM or manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Excellent negotiation and analytical capabilities.
• Commercially astute with a results-driven mindset.
• Detail-oriented with a disciplined approach to materials control and planning.
• Flexible, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement.

Located in Shropshire, this role would be commutable from Shrewsbury, Telford, Wolverhampton, Bridgnorth, Stafford and surrounding areas.

For further information call John Anderson