Procurement Manager in Horsham

Location: Horsham, Southwater

Package: Competitive basic salary (dependent on experience), plus bonus & flexible benefits package including up to 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays & additional annual leave purchasing scheme)

Sector: Packaging Distribution

Lead procurement strategy and drive supply chain performance.

At Macfarlane Packaging, we’re in the business of protecting what matters – our people, our customers, and the planet. We’re equally committed to protecting and developing careers, offering a stable, forward‑thinking environment where your contribution is recognised and your progression supported. With over 75 years of industry expertise, we combine the strength of a market leader with the agility of a fast‑paced, sales‑led business. If you’re an experienced procurement professional ready to lead, influence, and shape supplier strategy – this is a role where you can make a measurable impact.

The Role:

• As our Procurement Manager, you’ll be a key member of the site leadership team, responsible for leading the local procurement function while aligning with our national strategy.
• You’ll manage and develop a small team, take ownership of supplier performance, and remain hands‑on in commercial negotiations and key projects.
• This is a highly visible role where your leadership, commercial judgement, and ability to drive efficiencies will directly influence site performance and customer outcomes.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead, coach, and develop the local procurement team, ensuring clear priorities and high performance.
• Manage and evolve the supplier base to deliver best‑in‑class service, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Negotiate commercial terms and drive value through effective supplier engagement.
• Ensure all purchasing activity is carried out in the most cost‑effective and efficient manner.
• Take ownership of key performance metrics, including On Time In Full (OTIF) delivery.
• Align local procurement activity with national strategy, collaborating closely with central teams.
• Lead and support tender processes, product sourcing, and supplier selection.
• Analyse data and produce reports to support decision‑making and continuous improvement.
• Drive communication of procurement strategy across the site and wider stakeholder groups.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in a procurement or buying role within a fast‑paced, commercial environment.
• Previous experience managing or supervising a team (minimum 18 months).
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence and challenge suppliers effectively.
• Demonstrable commercial acumen with a focus on cost, service, and risk management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and perform under pressure.
• A proactive leadership style with a hands‑on approach.
• CIPS qualification (or working towards) is advantageous – support provided.

Why Join Macfarlane?

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you both professionally and personally, including:

• 25 days holiday (rising to 27 with service) plus bank holidays.
• Additional holiday purchasing scheme.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Flexible benefits package including healthcare options.
• Employee assistance programme to support wellbeing.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Employee discounts across major retail and leisure brands.
• Annual volunteering day.
• Long service awards and recognition schemes.

Your Future with Us:

We’re committed to developing our people. With structured career pathways, leadership development opportunities, and access to recognised training such as CIPS and ILM, you’ll be supported to grow your career within a business that values internal progression and long‑term development.

Next Steps / How To Apply:

We are working swiftly to find the best applicants and hope to hold local interviews ASAP. Please click ‘apply’ to submit your up‑to‑date CV. All applications will be acknowledged. If you haven’t heard from us within two weeks, please assume your application was unsuccessful.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds irrespective of your age, gender, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, gender expression, religion, or sexual orientation. Should you require any specific support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please email our recruitment team directly. No recruitment agencies please.