Procurement & Logsitics Manager

Are you a procurement and supply chain professional who understands the demands of working across international markets? This is an opportunity to influence sourcing, supplier performance, planning and logistics, with a particular focus on working effectively with manufacturers and suppliers in the USA. Consortium Professional Recruitment are pleased to be working with our client to recruit a Procurement and Logistics Specialist based in Hull. You’ll connect procurement strategy with day-to-day delivery, developing strong relationships across the business and international supply base while keeping quality, service, cost and resilience firmly in focus.    The Opportunity: As a Procurement and Logistics Specialist you’ll play a key role in: • Managing relationships with suppliers and manufacturers, including those operating within the USA, ensuring expectations around cost, quality, lead times and service are clearly understood and delivered. • Partnering with internal stakeholders to understand demand, operational priorities and commercial objectives, translating these into effective procurement and supply chain plans. • Managing end-to-end supplier activity across assigned categories and products, from sourcing and onboarding through to structured performance management. • Developing sourcing strategies that balance total cost, quality, resilience, international lead times and supply risk, while negotiating effective commercial terms and service commitments. • Supporting demand planning, inventory decisions and purchasing schedules, using supplier and operational data to identify risks, improve performance and maintain continuity of supply. Your work will directly contribute to stronger international supplier relationships, improved product availability and a more resilient supply chain, supporting consistent service for customers.    About You: We’re looking for someone who can bring: • Previous experience operating within USA markets or working directly with manufacturers or suppliers based in the US. • Experience within procurement, logistics or supply chain, with a practical understanding of sourcing, supplier management and stakeholder engagement. • Confidence managing international supplier relationships, negotiating commercial terms and addressing performance, service or supply issues constructively. • An understanding of how procurement decisions affect international lead times, inventory, product quality, logistics, service levels and wider operational performance. • Strong analytical and organisational skills, with the ability to interpret data, recognise trends, manage competing priorities and turn insight into action. You’ll be comfortable building relationships across different markets and working collaboratively with both internal stakeholders and external partners. Clear communication, commercial awareness and a proactive approach to solving supply chain challenges will be important.    The Benefits and Package: In return, you’ll enjoy: • Salary of upto £45,000 DOE • Hull-based working environment • Additional benefits: Early finish on a Friday, 24 days annual leave, corporate memberships, free gym, career progression and opportunties for overseas travel.    How to Apply: This exciting Procurement and Logistics Specialist opportunity is being managed by Consortium Professional Recruitment, a trusted recruitment partner with a Human First approach. If you have experience working with US markets or US-based manufacturers and are ready to bring that knowledge to a varied procurement and logistics position, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV attached.    Consortium Professional Recruitment Ltd are a professional level recruitment consultancy specialising in the delivery of high relevance recruitment services on behalf of our clients across the UK. We regularly receive large responses to our advertising which can make providing individual feedback to every applicant challenging. If you haven’t received a reply from us within 14 days of your application, we regret to say your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We have a policy of retaining your details for future vacancies unless you request otherwise. To learn more about our services, please visit (url removed)