Procurement Manager

Your new companyYou will be joining a well-established and highly successful manufacturing business with a strong commitment to sustainability and the circular economy. The business is widely regarded as a trusted partner rather than simply a supplier. This is an organisation that values quality, technical expertise and long-term relationships, and continues to invest in both people and process to support future growth.Your new roleAs Procurement Manager, you will play a key role in securing raw materials. Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, you will lead procurement activity to support commercially attractive sales, production continuity and long-term growth.You will manage and develop supplier relationships from initial engagement through to ongoing account management, ensuring quality compliance, competitive pricing and reliable delivery. The role is primarily office-based, allowing close collaboration with the procurement team and internal stakeholders, with UK travel to supplier sites when required.Key responsibilities include:Managing and developing existing supplier accounts while identifying new supply opportunitiesResponding to dynamic material pricing to meet commercial and contribution targetsMonitoring supplier capacity against current and future production demandAnalysing market trends and sharing insights with internal stakeholdersTrading materials excess to production requirementsMaintaining quality and compliance standards across all feedstock ..... full job details .....