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Make a measurable commercial impact.\nWe’re working with a successful and growing UK-based manufacturing business to appoint an ambitious Procurement Manager who can take ownership of its procurement function and make a genuine difference to the bottom line.\nThis is not simply a role focused on raising purchase orders.\nYou’ll have the opportunity to shape procurement strategy, influence profitability, strengthen supplier relationships and build a more efficient, resilient supply chain, with your work directly contributing to the company’s continued growth and market share.\nThe opportunity\nYou will take ownership of the end-to-end procurement process, working closely with Production, Operations, Sales and Engineering.\nYour focus will be clear: secure the right products, at the right quality, at the right price, at the right time.\nYou’ll be responsible for:\nLeading and improving the end-to-end procurement process.\nNegotiating competitive pricing and commercial terms with existing and new suppliers.\nIdentifying and delivering meaningful cost-saving opportunities to improve gross profit and EBITDA.\nManaging supplier selection, onboarding, performance, and ongoing relationships\nRequirements\nWe’re looking for someone who combines commercial instinct with strong organisation and attention to detail.\nYou’ll ideally have:\nPrevious experience in a purchasing or procurement role.\nStrong negotiation and supplier management skills.\nGood numerical and analytical ability.\nExcellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and ideally experience working with an ERP system.\nA highly organised approach and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.\nExcellent communication and relationship-building skills.\nA proactive, solutions-focused mindset.\nA genuine desire to improve processes rather than simply maintain them.\nA full driving licence and willingness to travel to suppliers, including overseas when required.\nThe person\nWe’re particularly interested in someone who is curious, commercially hungry and comfortable taking ownership.\nYou’ll be a natural relationship builder who can work collaboratively with colleagues and suppliers, while also being confident enough to negotiate, challenge and make decisions.\nYou’ll be accurate when the detail matters, but commercially aware enough to keep sight of the bigger picture.\nMost importantly, you’ll be someone who gets things done. \nThe successful candidate will join a business with a clear focus on quality, reliability, innovation and continuous improvement.\nIts culture is built around being: Respectful. 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