Procurement Manager

Overview

My client is on the lookout for an experienced Procurement Manager to join their team. They are a leading manufacturer of pumps and rotating equipment and the role would require an individual with experience of developing and executing a robust procurement strategy that supports profitable project delivery, supply chain resilience, and long-term business growth. Their ideal candidate will have previous procurement management experience with in in strategic procurement or supply chain management within a project-based OEM, engineering, manufacturing, or capital equipment environment.

The successful Procurement Manager will be responsible for operating within a project-based OEM engineering environment, the role ensures early procurement engagement, cost certainty, risk mitigation, and strong supplier performance across the full project lifecycle. You will also be responsible for:

• Developing and implementing a procurement strategy aligned with business objectives, project delivery requirements, and growth plans.
• Establishing and managing long-term supplier and framework agreements to improve cost competitiveness, lead time certainty, and supply resilience.
• Leading supplier rationalisation initiatives and build strategic partnerships with key vendors.
• Providing early procurement input during bid, tender, and engineering phases to improve cost accuracy, lead time visibility, and risk identification.
• Supporting project teams with sourcing strategies for long-lead, high-risk, or critical components.
• Ensuring procurement plans are aligned with project schedules and cash flow requirements.
• Driving cost-down initiatives and value engineering opportunities across the supply base.
• Monitoring and managing procurement-related cost performance, variations, and supplier claims.
• Improving working capital outcomes through payment term negotiation.
• Identifying and proactively manage supply chain risks, including capacity constraints, single-source dependencies, and market volatility.
• Establishing procurement governance, policies, and standardised processes across projects.
• Acting as the primary interface between engineering, project management, operations, and suppliers.

• Proven experience in strategic procurement or supply chain management within a project-based OEM, engineering, manufacturing, or capital equipment environment.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience negotiating complex supplier agreements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage procurement across multiple concurrent projects.
• Experience engaging with engineering and project teams early in the design and bid phases.
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Formal qualification in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, or Business.
• Experience implementing procurement frameworks or governance models.
• Knowledge of contract law and risk management in project environments. (Desirable).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Technical aptitude for mechanical systems and pump technologies.
• Strong negotiator and relationship builder.

• Salary £50 - £55k
• Bonus Scheme
• Buy Holiday Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• EAP / Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Friday Half-Days
• Life Assurance - 4x annual salary
• Paternity Pay - 2 weeks full pay
• Pension - Employee 5%, Employer 3