Procurement Manager

Location: Birchanger

Job Title: Procurement Manager
Salary: £55,000
Location: Remote (with occasional office visits)
Term: Permanent

The role

We're looking for a commercially minded Procurement Manager who is as strong with people as they are with numbers. This role sits at the centre of a relationship-driven market, where trust, credibility and reputation matter just as much as price and timing.

You'll be responsible for building and maintaining a high-quality supplier network, developing long-term relationships while making smart, commercially sound buying decisions in a fast-moving environment.

What you'll be doing

• Develop and lead procurement strategies across multiple material streams
• Build, grow and maintain a strong, trusted network of suppliers
• Be a visible, credible and professional presence in the market
• Negotiate pricing, volumes and commercial terms with confidence
• Conduct due diligence on suppliers to end sure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Track positions, costs and market exposure to support decision-making
• Monitor market movements and identify opportunities and risks early
• Work closely with internal teams to align buying activity with forecasts
• Share market insight and commercial intelligence with stakeholders

What we're looking for

• Proven experience in procurement, trading or buying roles
• Naturally personable, confident and able to build rapport quickly
• Strong relationship-builder who enjoys being outward-facing
• Commercially sharp with good market instincts
• Comfortable negotiating and influencing at all levels
• Calm, credible and level-headed in changing market conditions
• Organised, analytical and able to juggle multiple priorities
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient in Excel and Word
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to carry out client visits

About you

• You're a strong relationship-builder who enjoys working with people and understands the value of trust and credibility in long-term supplier partnerships. You're commercially aware, confident in your judgement and comfortable having open, professional conversations.

• You're approachable, resilient and calm under pressure, with a natural ability to represent a business well in the market. You take ownership, communicate clearly and enjoy a role where people skills are just as important as commercial thinking. Attention to detail is key.

What's on Offer.

Salary: £55,000 per annum

Hours:

9am - 5pm Monday - Friday
Remote working (with occasional office visits)
Holiday: 20 days (excluding bank holidays), rising to 25 days per year with service
Day off on your birthday
Perks box healthcare
Senior role with real autonomy and influence