Procurement & Supply Chain Manager

Accelerated People Management; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing UK manufacturer is seeking a Procurement & Supply Chain Manager in Loughborough. This role involves ownership of procurement strategies and supply chain operations to enhance efficiency and drive sustainability. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation skills and a background in manufacturing procurement, contributing directly to high-profile projects.

Benefits

Employer Funded Training & Development

33 Days Holiday

Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of supply chain operations.
• Background in aggregates, ceramics, or heavy building materials is desirable.
• Ability to map opportunities with ROI in mind.

Responsibilities

• Leading the procurement strategy across raw materials, services, and logistics.
• Developing a sustainable and resilient supply chain.
• Managing supplier risk and negotiating contracts.

Skills

Supplier negotiations

Risk mitigation

Cost analysis

Supplier development

Commercial acumen

Education

Proven experience in procurement or supply chain management

Job description

Procurement & Supply Chain Manager

Loughborough

45,000 - 55,000 + Employer Funded Training & Development + 33 Days Holiday + Benefits Package

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Procurement & Supply Chain Manager to join a rapidly growing UK manufacturer with a strong presence across multiple UK sites. With significant investment in R&D, sustainability, and technical operations, the business is at the forefront of innovation in the building materials sector. In this pivotal role, you'll take full ownership of procurement and supply chain strategy, managing the sourcing, storage, and distribution of materials and services critical to the production of their products.

The ideal Procurement & Supply Chain Manager will have a strong background in manufacturing procurement and supply chain management, with proven experience in supplier negotiations, risk mitigation, and delivering cost and efficiency improvements. This is a unique opportunity to join a forward thinking SME where you'll be empowered to shape strategy, implement best practices, and contribute directly to high profile, industry first projects.

Your role as Procurement & Supply Chain Manager will include:

Leading the procurement strategy across raw materials, services, and logistics

Developing a sustainable and resilient supply chain to support R&D and operational needs

Identifying and onboarding new suppliers aligned with quality, sustainability, and cost objectives

Managing supplier risk, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance across the supply base

The successful Procurement & Supply Chain Manager will have:

Proven experience in procurement or supply chain management, ideally within manufacturing

Strong understanding of supply chain operations, cost analysis, risk management, and supplier development

Background in aggregates, ceramics, heavy building materials or scientific/technical environments is desirable

Commercial acumen and ability to map opportunities with ROI in mind

Please apply or call Tommy Reynolds for immediate consideration

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This vacancy is being advertised by Accelerated People Management Ltd. The services of Accelerated People Management Ltd are that of an Employment Agency.

Accelerated People Management Ltd can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed. We will endeavour to respond to all applicants however due to the sheer volume of response, we can only guarantee that candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted.