Job Title: Procurement Manager – Plant and Equipment
Location: Preston; Lancashire. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Salary: Up to £66,000 depending on skills and experience

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:

Essential:

• Experience managing a team or demonstrating leadership within a procurement environment
• Solid understanding of procurement processes, policies, strategy, and commercial awareness, ideally with experience in indirect spend categories
• Proven experience in contract management and supplier performance monitoring

Desirable:

• Degree qualification in a business-related subject or equivalent procurement/supply chain accreditation (e.g., MCIPS, RICS, IAPPM)

• Lead and manage a team of Manufacturing Plant and Equipment Buyers and Senior Buyers, fostering a supportive environment for success
• Contribute to the development and implementation of procurement strategy, policies, and processes within your area of responsibility
• Drive continuous improvement across people, processes, suppliers, contracts, and tools, monitoring performance regularly
• Oversee supplier and sourcing reviews, managing supplier relationships and identifying alternative sources to benefit the business
• Coordinate technical support throughout the procurement process, ensuring effective communication and resolution of issues
• Ensure procurement input in bidding activities to meet budgets and align with business objectives
• Support the strategic direction and delivery of IPS objectives