Procurement and Materials Manager

This is a key leadership position offering the opportunity to shape procurement and materials strategy within a growing engineering business. You''ll play a vital role in driving operational efficiency, supplier performance, and cost optimisation across the organisation.Client DetailsOur client is a well-established, globally connected engineering and manufacturing organisation operating within a specialist market in Shropshire. With a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and operational excellence, they supply into demanding industries where precision and reliability are critical.The business is continuing to invest in its people, systems, and supply chain capability, offering a collaborative environment where leadership expertise can make a tangible impact on performance and growth.DescriptionAs Procurement and Materials Manager, you will take ownership of the purchasing, materials, and planning functions, ensuring a seamless end-to-end procurement process that supports production and operational delivery. Reporting into the Operations Director, you will lead and develop a multi-functional team while driving efficiencies across the supply chain.Key responsibilities include:Leading and developing the purchasing and materials teams to achieve performance targetsManaging supplier relationships, contracts, pricing agreements, and call-off ordersEnsuring materials availability aligns with production schedules and delivery requirementsDriving cost reduction initiatives ..... full job details .....