Procurement Manager

Position: Procurement Manager Location: Bolton Salary: £60-70k (Depending on Experience) The Role The Procurement Manager is responsible for leading the strategic and operational procurement function. The primary focus is to ensure the supply chain is perfectly synchronised with production plans and to cultivate long-term, collaborative partnerships with key vendors. The role holder will architect a resilient steel supply strategy, ensuring all materials are secured efficiently to support all major programmes in the business. Duties and Responsibilities Proactively manage lead times and supplier capacity to ensure raw materials and components arrive in line with manufacturing milestones. Fully utilise Progress Plus (ERP) to maintain real-time visibility of order execution, material accuracy, and workshop requirements. Build and maintain high-level, strategic relationships with key vendors to ensure they are fully committed to major programmes. Develop partnership-led agreements that move beyond transactional buying, ensuring the business is a "customer of choice" for critical suppliers. Conduct critical supplier performance reviews in line with OTIF and Quality adherence Design and implement a robust steel supply strategy for UK construction products Develop bespoke procurement strategies for large-scale, high-integrity projects Work closely with Engineering, Operations and Project Management teams to ensure procurement plans align with technical specifications and project ..... full job details .....