Senior Procurement & Supply Chain Lead

SF Partners; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

SF Recruitment is partnering with an established manufacturing business in Sheffield to recruit a Procurement Manager. This senior role leads Purchasing, Materials and Subcontract Supply, shaping procurement and supply chain strategy to balance cost, quality and delivery.

You will lead the Supply Chain team, develop procurement strategy, and drive improvements across supplier performance and operational productivity.

Qualifications

• Strong purchasing and supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of leading and developing a team.
• Strong supplier management, negotiation and commercial skills.
• Experience developing and improving procurement/supply chain processes.
• Proven ability to deliver projects and improvements.
• Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive approach with the ability to identify issues and implement solutions.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing the Supply Chain team.
• Developing the Procurement and Supply Chain strategy in line with wider business objectives.
• Managing purchasing, materials and subcontract supply.
• Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Driving improvements across cost, quality and delivery.
• Monitoring supplier and departmental KPIs and addressing performance issues.
• Identifying cost-saving and process improvement opportunities.
• Working closely with Production and Commercial teams to improve productivity and performance.
• Implementing Procurement best practice, processes and procedures.
• Managing supply chain risks and resolving issues before they impact the business.

Skills

Procurement

Supply Chain

Leadership

Negotiation

Job description

SF Recruitment is partnering with an established manufacturing business in Sheffield to recruit a Procurement Manager. This senior role leads Purchasing, Materials and Subcontract Supply, shaping procurement and supply chain strategy to balance cost, quality and delivery.

You will lead the Supply Chain team, develop procurement strategy, and drive improvements across supplier performance and operational productivity.