Strategic Procurement & Supply Chain Leader - Manufacturing

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants is representing a well-established manufacturing business seeking a Procurement & Supply Chain Manager in Aylesford, Kent. This permanent role leads procurement, supplier management, inventory control, and supply chain performance across the business, delivering cost-effective, high-quality goods and services while driving growth.

You will source, negotiate with suppliers, manage stock control systems, monitor KPI performance, and partner with operations

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement or supply chain leadership.
• Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management.
• Experience with inventory and stock control systems.
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Degree or equivalent experience; CIPS advantageous.
• Strong IT skills and experience with procurement systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned to objectives.
• Manage sourcing of raw materials, goods, services and resources.
• Negotiate with suppliers and manage relationships.
• Monitor supplier performance for quality and value.
• Oversee purchasing processes, POs, and delivery schedules.
• Manage procurement budgets and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Collaborate with operations to support growth.
• Monitor inventory and stock control systems.
• Ensure compliance with legal and company requirements.
• Analyse KPI data to drive performance.
• Stay informed of market trends.

Skills

Supplier negotiation

Relationship management

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

IT skills

Procurement systems

Commercial awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

CIPS qualification (desirable)

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory management software

MS Office

Job description

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants is representing a well-established manufacturing business seeking a Procurement & Supply Chain Manager in Aylesford, Kent. This permanent role leads procurement, supplier management, inventory control, and supply chain performance across the business, delivering cost-effective, high-quality goods and services while driving growth.

You will source, negotiate with suppliers, manage stock control systems, monitor KPI performance, and partner with operations