Procurement Manager | Bolton | Permanent | up to £70,000 DOE  | Full-time

Monday to Thursday 8am to 5pm, Friday 8am to 12noon

KPI Recruiting have partnered with our long-standing manufacturing client, who are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join their team on a full time, permanent basis.  If you have experience in leading teams within manufacturing, project-led environments, this may be the right role for you!

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing two members in the Procurement department
• Proactively managing lead times and supplier capacity to ensure raw materials and components arrive in line with manufacturing milestones
• Fully utilising ERP to maintain real-time visibility of order execution, material accuracy and workshop requirements
• Building and maintaining strategic relationships with key suppliers to support major door programmes
• Developing partnership-led agreements to move beyond transactional buying and position the business as a “customer of choice”
• Conducting supplier performance reviews in line with OTIF and quality standards
• Designing and implementing a robust steel supply strategy for UK construction products
• Developing bespoke procurement strategies for large-scale, high-integrity projects
• Working closely with Engineering, Operations and Project Management teams to align procurement with technical specifications and project timelines
• Leading high-value negotiations to deliver commercial value while maintaining quality and compliance
• Undertaking any other ad hoc duties as required, commensurate with the grade of the role

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in a procurement leadership or management role within a manufacturing environment delivering major projects
• Strong background in supply chain management across construction or infrastructure sectors, with solid knowledge of the UK steel market
• Confident user of ERP/MRP systems to manage complex inventory and order processes 
• Proven ability to develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with large-scale project and production requirements
• Degree-qualified in a relevant business or engineering discipline, or equivalent professional experience
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in high-value contract negotiation, risk management and cost control
• Excellent communicator with the ability to build and maintain long-term, strategic supplier relationships

Benefits include; 25 days holiday plus BH, early finish Friday, life assurance, healthcare package, contributory pension scheme, free parking, training and development opportunities, company social events and much more…