Senior Procurement Engineer

Electus Recruitment; Whitstable; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Procurement Engineer to take ownership of procurement strategies and optimize supplier management. The ideal candidate will lead a team and develop processes to impact long-term business growth. Strong skills in negotiation and procurement within manufacturing are essential, along with a CIPS qualification. This permanent role offers competitive salary and clear career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment

Opportunities for career growth

Influence over strategic business areas

Qualifications

• Experience in continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
• Proficient in data-driven decision making.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead supplier negotiations and manage supplier performance using KPIs.
• Oversee stock accuracy and inventory reporting to support operational needs.
• Manage stores operations and collaborate on logistics improvements.
• Lead, coach and develop a procurement and logistics team.
• Deliver cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality.

Skills

Strong procurement experience within a manufacturing or operational environment

Proven negotiation skills and supplier performance management

Leadership experience managing procurement or supply teams

Solid understanding of inventory control and logistics processes

Education

CIPS Level 5 or Level 6, or equivalent experience

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Senior Procurement Engineer

Take ownership of procurement strategies and supplier management to optimise cost, quality and delivery performance. Lead a team to embed best-practice systems that support efficient operations and business growth.

What you will need

• Strong procurement experience within a manufacturing or operational environment
• Proven negotiation skills and supplier performance management
• Leadership experience managing procurement or supply teams
• Solid understanding of inventory control and logistics processes

What is in it for you

Competitive salary and opportunity to shape procurement processes for long-term impact

What you will be doing

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives
• Lead supplier negotiations and manage supplier performance using KPIs and contract reviews
• Oversee stock accuracy and inventory reporting to support operational needs
• Manage stores operations and collaborate on logistics improvements
• Lead, coach and develop a procurement and logistics team
• Deliver cost‑saving initiatives without compromising quality or service

Your experience

• CIPS Level 5 or Level 6, or working towards qualification, or equivalent experience
• Proficient with ERP/MRP systems and data‑driven decision making
• Strong negotiation, analytical and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in continuous improvement and operational efficiency

The employer supports you through

• A collaborative and supportive working environment
• Opportunities to influence key strategic business areas
• Clear career growth through leadership responsibilities

This is a permanent role.

Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to high‑technology industries. Thank you for your interest. If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You may resubmit your CV or details in the future, and we shall assess your suitability then.