Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager Full-Time | Strategic Leadership Opportunity Are you a commercially minded procurement professional with a passion for delivering value, driving efficiencies, and building strong supplier relationships? We're looking for a proactive and experienced Procurement Manager to take ownership of indirect procurement across a diverse and dynamic business environment. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys combining strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, working closely with senior stakeholders to optimise spend, strengthen governance, and support long-term business growth. The Role: As Procurement Manager, you'll be responsible for managing a broad portfolio of indirect spend categories, including: Energy and utilities Packaging and consumables Facilities and professional services IT and technology Transport and logistics Equipment and operational servicesKey responsibilities will include: Developing and implementing cost-effective procurement strategies Analysing spend data to identify savings and efficiency opportunities Managing supplier relationships, performance, and contract negotiations Leading purchasing policy compliance and procurement governance Identifying and mitigating procurement and supply chain risks Aligning procurement processes across multiple business functions Supporting sustainability and ethical sourcing initiatives Managing land-related compliance activities and external advisor relationships Coordinating ESOS reporting and energy compliance requirements Collaborating with finance, operations, and project teams to support business objectives You: We're keen to hear from procurement professionals who can demonstrate: A minimum of 5 years' procurement experience, ideally within FMCG, manufacturing, agriculture, or a similarly fast-paced environment Strong commercial and negotiation skills with a proven track record of delivering savings Experience managing significant indirect spend categories Excellent analytical skills and confidence working with procurement data Knowledge of procurement governance, policy management, and compliance Strong stakeholder management and communication skills The ability to lead projects, influence change, and drive continuous improvement Qualifications Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline (preferred) CIPS qualification desirable Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and procurement systems Why Apply? This role offers the chance to make a genuine impact within a growing organisation where procurement is recognised as a strategic function. You'll have the autonomy to shape processes, influence key decisions, and contribute directly to business performance and sustainability goals. Salary £55 - 60k 10% discretionary bonus WR Engineering are the #1 recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy