Procurement Director

Sewell Wallis is working with a high growth business based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, who are looking to recruit a Procurement Director to join their senior leadership team.Reporting to the MD, this is a crucial role for this leading manufacturer and will be responsible for leading the strategic sourcing, capital procurement, and supplier management functions. You will oversee the procurement strategy for large-scale programs, advanced manufacturing facilities, tooling, and long-term supplier partnerships. The ideal candidate combines deep engineering and manufacturing supply chain expertise with strong commercial insight, risk management capabilities, and experience managing complex, high-value project investments.A comprehensive spec is available; however, the key responsibilities include:Synchronised raw material requirements with global supply planning cycles to capture international intercompany synergiesArchitected and executed procurement strategies aligned with Group objectives to hit key project milestones.Scaled a procurement function by 3x within an international market, demonstrating rapid organisational growth.Directed negotiations and contract management for major capital projects within highly regulated, high-investment environments.Directly optimised PandL performance, cash flow, and program profitability through rigorous cost structure management.Expert at navigating high-stakes, regulated environments, with a proven track record in managing large-scale ..... full job details .....