Strategic Procurement Manager – Manufacturing

Halma plc; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days Annual Leave

Company bonus Scheme

Halma Pension plan

BUPA health insurance

Simply Health cash plan

EAP

Job summary

Halma plc is seeking a Procurement Manager in Hitchin, UK. This permanent, full-time role is based in-office with 39 hours a week. You will lead procurement across direct and indirect spend, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost reduction initiatives to support manufacturing operations.

The role requires strong negotiation, analytical skills, and experience with ERP/MRP systems. Collaboration with planning, production, and quality teams is essential to ensure supply continuity and

Qualifications

• Procurement or purchasing management experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong supplier management and negotiation skills.
• Experience delivering measurable cost reduction initiatives.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving operational environment.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day procurement activities across direct and indirect spend categories.
• Ensure purchase orders are placed accurately and on time.
• Manage supplier schedules, deliveries and expediting activities.
• Support production, planning and inventory requirements through effective purchasing execution.
• Ensure continuity of supply for all purchased materials and services.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Supplier management

Cost reduction

Analytical skills

ERP/MRP

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

CIPS qualification (desirable)

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Halma plc is seeking a Procurement Manager in Hitchin, UK. This permanent, full-time role is based in-office with 39 hours a week. You will lead procurement across direct and indirect spend, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost reduction initiatives to support manufacturing operations.

The role requires strong negotiation, analytical skills, and experience with ERP/MRP systems. Collaboration with planning, production, and quality teams is essential to ensure supply continuity and