Procurement Manager
Location: Wetherby, West Yorkshire
Recruitment Partner: POST Recruitment
POST Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a growing, innovative business based in Wetherby in the appointment of a Procurement Manager.
This is a senior, hands-on role responsible for leading purchasing, stock control, international trade and procurement-related operational coordination across the business. Reporting into the Operations Director and working closely with Finance, Sales, Operations and the Managing Director, the Head of Procurement will play a critical role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations while supporting sustainable growth and profitability.
The Role
As Procurement Manager, you will ensure the timely sourcing of high-quality goods at optimal cost, maintain strong supplier and logistics relationships, and safeguard stock accuracy, cash flow and compliance across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Purchasing & Supplier Management
*Source the highest quality goods at the best possible price
*Purchase all stock and major items required by the business
*Build and maintain excellent day-to-day supplier relationships
*Onboard new suppliers and continuously expand the supplier portfolio
*Work closely with Finance and suppliers to ensure PO and invoice accuracy
*Implement and communicate internal requisition procedures for non-stock items
International Trade & Logistics
*Ensure full import and export compliance for global sales
*Manage intra-group transactions, including transfer pricing, sales and purchase orders, logistics, documentation and stakeholder communication
*Act as the point of contact for international sales once a PO is received, ensuring all delivery and site information is gathered and managed efficiently
*Negotiate with shipping companies to secure the best contracts and pricing
*Keep Operations informed of inbound freight schedules to support forward planning
Stock Control & Working Capital
*Maintain 100% accuracy of stock records by value and quantity
*Propose and manage working capital targets by product category (subject to Director approval)
*Balance stock availability with cash flow by closely aligning supply with sales demand
*Take responsibility for all stock adjustments, including transfers between sales and rental stock
Reporting, Systems & Cross-Functional Working
*Produce and maintain all departmental reporting
*Ensure Zoho systems are fully up to date with orders, ETAs and product data
*Provide reporting via Zoho Analytics to support finance and cash flow forecasting
*Own the order management process, including accurate setup of new product codes
*Work closely with other departments, including Marketing, to communicate new product arrivals and promotional opportunities
IT, IP & Governance
*Oversee IT hardware, software, cybersecurity, compliance, onboarding and training
*Manage intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, drawings and professional services budget lines
General
*Attend and host meetings as required
*Occasionally attend meetings outside normal working hours (e.g. overseas supplier calls, arranged in advance)
*Attend supplier meetings when required (rarely offsite)
*Undertake any other reasonable duties to support the business
About You
*Proven experience in procurement or purchasing management at a senior level
*Strong understanding of international trade, import/export compliance and logistics
*Commercially astute with a clear focus on cost control, cash flow and working capital
*Highly organised, detail-oriented and systems confident
*Confident communicator with the ability to build strong internal and external relationships
*Comfortable working cross-functionally in a growing, fast-paced environment
What’s on Offer
*A key leadership role within a growing and ambitious business
*Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
*The opportunity to shape procurement strategy and make a real commercial impact
*Based in Wetherby with minimal travel requirements
For more information or to apply, please contact POST Recruitment.