Procurement Manager in Royston

Procurement Manager

Location: Royston, On-site

Salary: GBP40,000 GBP45,000 + Share Options

The Opportunity

We re working with an innovative and fast-growing technology business that is scaling its manufacturing operations following significant investment and increased customer demand.

They are looking for a Procurement Manager to take ownership of procurement and supply chain activities as the business continues to grow. This is a hands‑on role where you ll have the opportunity to build and improve processes, strengthen supplier relationships and directly support the company s manufacturing operation.

The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented completer-finisher who is equally comfortable managing day-to-day purchasing activity and implementing new systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a robust purchasing system covering quotations, purchase orders, goods receipt, inspection, invoice reconciliation and stock management.
• Introduce more efficient, demand-driven purchasing and replenishment processes.
• Manage supplier relationships, procurement risk and commercial negotiations.
• Lead cost-reduction initiatives and identify opportunities to improve purchasing efficiency.
• Own stock replenishment and ensure materials are available to support manufacturing.
• Monitor key procurement metrics, including costs, inventory levels, cash flow and supplier performance.
• Work closely with Finance to maintain accurate procurement data and forecasts.
• Manage third-party logistics activities.
• Work closely with Manufacturing and Operations to ensure materials are available in line with production requirements.

About You

• Previous experience in procurement, purchasing or a closely related discipline.
• Strong attention to detail and a genuine completer-finisher approach.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Commercially minded, with experience managing suppliers and negotiating terms.
• Comfortable identifying and managing supply chain risks.
• Experience of implementing processes, systems or business improvements would be advantageous.
• Able to work in a fast‑paced, growing environment and balance strategic improvements with hands‑on operational responsibilities.

What's on Offer?

• GBP40,000 GBP45,000 salary
• Share options
• Opportunity to join an innovative, growing technology business.
• Significant autonomy and ownership over the procurement function.
• The chance to make a tangible impact on a scaling manufacturing operation.
• On-site role based in Royston.

If you're an experienced procurement professional looking for a role where you can genuinely build and shape a function, this could be an excellent opportunity.