Strategic Procurement Lead – Manufacturing

Office Angels; Watford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave + Bank holidays

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Life assurance 2x salary

Pension 6% employer

Free parking

Job summary

Office Angels, Watford, is seeking a dynamic Procurement Manager to lead and innovate the procurement function within a manufacturing environment. You will develop cost-effective sourcing strategies and policies that align with business needs while driving supplier performance.

The role involves negotiating with suppliers, managing relationships, overseeing inventory, and delivering cost savings. You will collaborate across teams to forecast purchasing needs, ensure compliance with policies, and

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement or supply chain management, ideally in manufacturing.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and financial management skills.
• Proficiency in ERP, MRP, or stock control systems.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement cost-effective procurement strategies and policies that align with business needs.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive pricing and optimal service levels.
• Manage supplier relationships, ensuring quality standards and performance are met.
• Oversee inventory management, maintaining optimal stock levels and supporting service excellence.
• Drive cost savings initiatives and prepare procurement reports for senior management.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with various teams to forecast purchasing needs and align with the Operations Plan.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and ethical sourcing standards.

Skills

Procurement/SCM

Negotiation

Analytics

Financial management

ERP/MRP

Communication

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Office Angels, Watford, is seeking a dynamic Procurement Manager to lead and innovate the procurement function within a manufacturing environment. You will develop cost-effective sourcing strategies and policies that align with business needs while driving supplier performance.

The role involves negotiating with suppliers, managing relationships, overseeing inventory, and delivering cost savings. You will collaborate across teams to forecast purchasing needs, ensure compliance with policies, and