Procurement Manager

Position: Procurement Manager (Permanent)
Job Title:

Procurement Manager

Location:

Shipley (travel to Leeds site required)
Salary:
Competitive + Personal Contract
Job Type: Permanent
Team Size: 5 Direct Reports

We’re seeking a strategic and technically astute Procurement Manager to lead procurement activity within a complex, high-spec manufacturing environment. This is a key leadership role, responsible for developing procurement strategies, managing global supplier relationships, and driving innovation and cost efficiency across a technically demanding supply base.

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead sourcing strategies for mechanical, electrical, and software-integrated components

* Identify and onboard suppliers with CNC machining, robotics, and automation capabilities

* Manage end-to-end supplier relationships across a global network

* Lead high-value negotiations to secure cost-effective and quality-assured supply

* Mitigate supplier risk and ensure compliance with global standards and regulations

* Collaborate with Engineering, R&D, and Production to align procurement with development life cycles

* Drive cost-saving initiatives through value engineering and supplier-led innovation

* Monitor global trends, emerging technologies, and supply chain risks

* Implement and optimise ERP and e-sourcing tools

* Ensure procurement processes are efficient, compliant, and well-governed

* Lead and develop a team of Buyers and Purchase Administrators

* Set performance targets and drive a culture of accountability and improvement

Key Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering or similar (CIPS desirable)

* 5–7+ years’ experience in procurement within high-tech/advanced manufacturing environments

* Strong understanding of engineering drawings, tolerances, BOMs, and routings

* Proven success in sourcing precision-engineered components and negotiating complex contracts

* Experienced in global supplier audits and contract management

* Proficient in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and digital procurement platforms

* Knowledge of MRP, resource allocation, leadership principles, and supply chain risk

* Understanding of ISO standards and quality frameworks

* Commercially minded with a strategic, analytical approach

* Confident communicator, presenter, and stakeholder manager

* Skilled in negotiation, conflict resolution, and influencing

* Ambitious, target-driven, and solutions-oriented

* Strong team leadership and coaching ability

* Able to operate in a fast-paced, innovation-led environment

Apply now to lead procurement strategy in a highly technical, future-focused manufacturing setting