Company Overview
Corinth Pipeworks UK, part of Cenergy Holdings, is a leading manufacturer of high-quality steel pipes serving the global energy and infrastructure markets. Our Hartlepool facility plays a key role in delivering innovative, reliable, and sustainable solutions to customers worldwide.
Role Purpose
The Procurement Manager is responsible for delivering a professional, end-to-end procurement and contract management service for Goods and Services that support the Hartlepool operations. The role ensures best value, continuity of supply, and alignment with finance and operational objectives through strategic sourcing, supplier management, and robust procurement governance.
Responsibilities
- Lead the full procurement lifecycle for assigned categories (e.g. machinery and industrial services, raw and secondary materials, MRO, general and IT services).
- Request, obtain and analyze quotations, negotiate prices, terms and conditions, and challenge suppliers to improve cost, quality, and service levels.
- Develop and implement category and sourcing strategies that support production continuity, cost optimization, and long-term business goals.
- Manage the end-to-end tendering process, from scope definition and documentation preparation to bid evaluation, recommendation, and contract award.
- Build, maintain and manage a robust supplier base, including vendor qualification, due diligence, onboarding, and performance evaluation.
- Oversee contract lifecycle management, ensuring contracts are compliant, up to date, and aligned with company policies and authority-to-commit procedures.
- Work closely with Finance to align procurement activities with budgeting, working capital needs, cash planning, and timely vendor payments.
- Monitor and resolve supplier and internal stakeholder queries, including invoice and finance-related issues, in collaboration with the Finance team.
- Use ERP and procurement systems to manage purchase requisitions, purchase orders, reporting, and data analysis, ensuring data accuracy and transparency.
- Identify and deliver savings and value improvements by applying total cost of ownership (TCO) principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Track and report key procurement KPIs (e.g. savings, on-time delivery, contract compliance, supplier performance) and provide regular updates to site and finance leadership.
- Collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, HSE and other internal stakeholders to fully understand needs and ensure procurement supports operational plans.
- Ensure all procurement activities comply with company guidelines, purchasing policies, health and safety procedures, and applicable legislation.
- Promote a safe working culture and ensure that contractor management processes (permits to work, risk assessments, contractor approvals and inductions) are followed where applicable.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or a related field; a postgraduate qualification will be considered an advantage.
- Up to 10 years of progressive procurement experience within an industrial, engineering, manufacturing, or project-driven environment.
- Proven track record in strategic sourcing, tendering, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management.
- Good understanding of financial principles and the interaction between procurement, cost control, and working capital.
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP or similar) and strong MS Office skills (especially Excel and PowerPoint).
- Strong analytical and numerate skills with the ability to interpret data and translate it into practical actions.
- Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
- Excellent time management, prioritization and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Professional procurement qualifications (e.g. CIPS) or progress towards them will be considered an asset.
Personal Attributes
- Practical, hands-on “roll up your sleeves” attitude with a strong desire to add value.
- Proactive, results-oriented and accountable, with high attention to detail.
- Collaborative team player with a flexible approach and a continuous improvement mindset.
What We Offer
- A key role in a growing industrial manufacturing environment with significant impact.
- Competitive remuneration package.
- Learning and development opportunities.
