Procurement Manager
CV-LibraryDurham, County DurhampermanentPosted: 12 August 2026
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Our client is a market leading manufacturing company. Due to growth, they are now looking to recruit a Procurement Manager.
The Role
* This is a key role, working closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering and Quality, with responsibility for supplier performance, cost reduction, material availability and supporting the overall competitiveness and profitability of the business.
* Leading and managing the Purchasing team and wider purchasing activities.
* Developing and implementing purchasing strategies aligned with business and customer requirements.
* Managing procurement of direct and indirect materials.
* Sourcing, negotiating and managing suppliers across cost, quality, delivery and service.
* Driving supplier cost reduction, value engineering and continuous improvement.
* Managing supplier performance, audits and development.
* Working closely with Planning to ensure material availability and production continuity.
* Supporting inventory optimisation and working capital improvement.
* Reporting on purchasing performance, supplier metrics and cost saving initiatives.
The Person
* Must have experience in a similar role within manufacturing.
* Strong understanding of supply chain and customer driven manufacturing.
* Experience managing direct material commodities and supplier negotiation.
* Proven track record of delivering cost savings and operational improvement.
* Strong commercial awareness and supplier management experience.
* Experience managing supply continuity within a manufacturing environment.
* MCIPS qualified or working towards qualification, desirable.
* Strong communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
* A results driven approach with the ability to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
The Benefits
* You will be working for a well-established growing employer.
* An excellent salary.
* A company experiencing continued growth, expansion and investment.
* The company are fully compliant with the latest health and safety requirements for current safe working practices
Our client is a market leading manufacturing company. Due to growth, they are now looking to recruit a Procurement Manager.
The Role
* This is a key role, working closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering and Quality, with responsibility for supplier performance, cost reduction, material availability and supporting the overall competitiveness and profitability of the business.
* Leading and managing the Purchasing team and wider purchasing activities.
* Developing and implementing purchasing strategies aligned with business and customer requirements.
* Managing procurement of direct and indirect materials.
* Sourcing, negotiating and managing suppliers across cost, quality, delivery and service.
* Driving supplier cost reduction, value engineering and continuous improvement.
* Managing supplier performance, audits and development.
* Working closely with Planning to ensure material availability and production continuity.
* Supporting inventory optimisation and working capital improvement.
* Reporting on purchasing performance, supplier metrics and cost saving initiatives.
The Person
* Must have experience in a similar role within manufacturing.
* Strong understanding of supply chain and customer driven manufacturing.
* Experience managing direct material commodities and supplier negotiation.
* Proven track record of delivering cost savings and operational improvement.
* Strong commercial awareness and supplier management experience.
* Experience managing supply continuity within a manufacturing environment.
* MCIPS qualified or working towards qualification, desirable.
* Strong communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
* A results driven approach with the ability to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
The Benefits
* You will be working for a well-established growing employer.
* An excellent salary.
* A company experiencing continued growth, expansion and investment.
* The company are fully compliant with the latest health and safety requirements for current safe working practices