Full job descriptionProcurement Manager / Supply Chain Manager
Liverpool | £60,000 - £70,000
We are recruiting on behalf of a successful and growing engineering business seeking an experienced and commercially focused Procurement Manager / Supply Chain Manager to lead procurement activity and support wider supply chain performance across the organisation.
This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement or supply chain professional who combines strategic thinking with operational delivery and has a proven track record of driving supplier performance, cost savings and continuous improvement within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
The Role
Reporting into senior leadership, you will be responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, leading a small team of three Buyers, and ensuring the business has a resilient and cost-effective supply chain to support operational requirements.
This role offers a mix of strategic procurement, supplier management and operational leadership, making it ideal for an experienced Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager or Supply Chain Manager looking to make a significant impact.
Key Responsibilities
*Develop and implement procurement and supply chain strategies aligned with business objectives.
*Lead and develop a team of three Buyers, driving performance and continuous improvement.
*Manage supplier relationships, contract negotiations and commercial agreements.
*Identify and deliver cost reduction opportunities whilst maintaining quality, service and delivery standards.
*Source engineering components, raw materials and indirect spend requirements.
*Monitor supplier performance and proactively manage supply chain risks.
*Work closely with Engineering, Production, Operations and Finance teams to support business objectives.
*Drive inventory optimisation and supplier performance improvements.
*Analyse market conditions, supplier capacity and pricing trends to identify opportunities and mitigate risks.
*Produce procurement and supply chain reports for senior management.
*Lead continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and supply chain processes.
About You
*Proven experience in a Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager, Supply Chain Manager or Senior Procurement/Supply Chain role.
*Experience within an engineering, manufacturing or industrial environment.
*Strong commercial, negotiation and supplier management skills.
*Experience leading and developing procurement or supply chain teams.
*Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
*A strong understanding of both strategic procurement and operational supply chain management.
*Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
*Experience managing supplier performance, inventory and supply chain risk.
*Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
*Experience using ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
MCIPS qualified or working towards CIPS accreditation would be advantageous but is not essential.
Package
*£60,000 - £70,000 salary
*25 days holiday plus bank holidays
*Company pension scheme
*Ongoing professional development and training
*Career progression opportunities within a growing business
If you’re an experienced Procurement Manager or Supply Chain Manager looking for your next challenge in Liverpool, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us for a confidential discussion.