At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the supply chain strategy and enhance operational performance in a specialist manufacturing business.
- Company: Join a dynamic manufacturing company focused on innovation and growth.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, pension contributions, private medical, and a 4-day work week.
- Other info: Opportunity for career advancement in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by shaping procurement strategies and driving efficiency.
- Qualifications: 4+ years in senior procurement roles with strong negotiation skills.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 60000 £ per year.
Vickerstock are partnering with a specialist manufacturing business to appoint a Procurement Manager. This is a key leadership position, offering the opportunity to take full ownership of the end-to-end supply chain function while playing a central role in driving operational performance and long-term strategy. This role will suit an experienced supply chain professional with a mixture of strategic thinking and a data-driven approach.
Package: £55,000 - £60,000
Pension Contribution
4-day week
Private Medical
Life assurance
Overview:
Reporting into senior leadership, you will be responsible for shaping and delivering the supply chain strategy across the organisation. You will lead an established purchasing function while actively engaging with a global supplier base, ensuring performance, cost-efficiency, and resilience across the supply chain. This is a highly visible role within the business, offering genuine scope to influence decision-making, improve processes, and contribute to continued growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Take ownership of the end-to-end supply chain function, ensuring alignment with wider operational and business objectives.
- Drive ongoing improvement initiatives across procurement, planning, inventory management, and logistics to enhance efficiency and performance.
- Ensure the MRP system is effectively managed, optimised, and developed to support accurate planning and decision-making.
- Establish and maintain robust vendor scheduling processes to support production continuity and supplier performance.
- Develop and manage a high-performing global supplier base, strengthening relationships while driving cost, quality, and delivery improvements.
- Lead the negotiation, implementation, and ongoing management of supplier contracts and commercial agreements.
- Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities, ensuring MPV targets are consistently achieved.
- Oversee the annual standard cost review process, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business strategy.
- Monitor, analyse, and report on key supply chain KPIs, including inventory turns, forecast accuracy, OTIF, and cost-to-serve, using insights to inform decision-making.
- Chair weekly planning meetings, providing clear direction and actionable insight to senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
Essential Experience:
- 4 years' experience in a senior procurement position (suitable for Category Managers/Procurement Managers).
- Demonstrable success in developing and implementing procurement strategies and supplier contracts.
- Proven ability to negotiate effectively at a senior level within complex supply chains.
Desirable Experience:
- Experience within electronic/electrical manufacturing environments.
- Familiarity with MRP systems and supply chain planning tools.
- CIPS qualification (or working towards).
To be considered for this vacancy, please get in touch with our supply chain specialist Michael Irwin today!
Skills: procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, electronics, CIPS, MRP
Benefits: pension, private medical, life assurance
Procurement Manager TLNT1_NI employer: Vickerstock
Vickerstock is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and strategic thinking are highly valued. With a competitive salary package, a 4-day work week, and comprehensive benefits including private medical and life assurance, employees are empowered to achieve a healthy work-life balance while contributing to the company's growth. The culture fosters professional development and collaboration, making it an ideal place for experienced supply chain professionals to thrive and make a meaningful impact.
