Procurement Manager

Your new companyYou will join a global manufacturing business known for delivering high-quality products into demanding, regulated sectors. The organisation has a strong focus on performance, supplier partnerships, and continuous improvement, with procurement playing a central role in driving commercial outcomes.Working as part of an established UK team, you will collaborate closely with operational and technical stakeholders to support both day-to-day delivery and longer-term strategic objectives.Your new roleThis is a strategic procurement position where you will take ownership of key spend areas and shape supplier strategy to support business performance. You will balance cost, quality, and supply reliability while building effective, long-term supplier relationships.Key areas of focus include:Define and execute category strategies aligned to business prioritiesIdentify and introduce new supply partners to strengthen capability and resilienceLead commercial discussions to agree pricing, terms, and contractual frameworksDeliver measurable savings through structured cost improvement programmesReview market conditions and supply risks, implementing mitigation actions where neededStreamline the supplier base to drive efficiency and leverage spendOversee supplier performance, addressing issues and driving continuous improvement.Maintain accurate procurement data within internal systemsWork closely with engineering, operations, and finance to support project delivery and ..... full job details .....