Procurement Lead

We are recruiting for an experienced and commercially driven Procurement Lead to join an innovative and growing manufacturing business based in Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive procurement professional to take ownership of strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, purchasing activities and cost optimisation across an established international supplier base spanning the UK, Europe and Asia. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing procurement strategies, improving supplier performance, negotiating commercial agreements and ensuring the business continues to source high-quality components at competitive prices. Working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Finance teams, you will have the autonomy to drive purchasing improvements and contribute directly to the company''s continued growth. Key Responsibilities:Strategic Procurement and Sourcing Develop and implement effective procurement and category strategies aligned with business objectives.Manage sourcing activities across UK, European and Asian suppliers.Identify, evaluate and onboard new suppliers to improve competitiveness and reduce purchasing risks.Lead supplier negotiations covering pricing, contracts, payment terms and commercial agreements.Identify and deliver measurable cost-saving opportunities without compromising product quality.Evaluate alternative sourcing opportunities and implement dual-sourcing strategies where appropriate. Supplier Relationship ..... full job details .....