Strategic Procurement Lead (UK) – Lean & AI‑Driven

Pulsar Measurement; Earls Colne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

flexi holiday scheme

company sick pay

salary sacrifice pension

employee discount scheme

life assurance

a company bonus scheme

Job summary

Pulsar Measurement in the UK is seeking a UK Procurement Manager to deliver the procurement strategy across UK sites, building resilient supplier partnerships and driving value.

You will lead the Purchasing team, shape supplier performance metrics, and collaborate with Planning, Engineering and Operations to balance cost, quality and risk while supporting growth and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience leading procurement strategy at a UK site.
• Proven ability to build supplier partnerships and drive cost improvements.
• Strong leadership, communication and planning skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the UK procurement strategy in alignment with business objectives, focusing on cost, quality, delivery, and risk.
• Lead sourcing, negotiation, and contract management activities to deliver cost improvements and secure supply continuity.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Purchasing team on a day-to-day basis.
• Balance material availability with inventory targets to support working capital objectives.

Skills

Operational leadership

Communication skills

Initiative & resilience

Adaptability

AI & digital tools usage

Education

Member of a professional Procurement body (or applying)

Job description

Pulsar Measurement in the UK is seeking a UK Procurement Manager to deliver the procurement strategy across UK sites, building resilient supplier partnerships and driving value.

You will lead the Purchasing team, shape supplier performance metrics, and collaborate with Planning, Engineering and Operations to balance cost, quality and risk while supporting growth and continuous improvement.