Procurement Manager

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D R Newitt & Associates
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Haslemere
£50000 - £60000/annum
Posted 1 day ago
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About the role

Shape the Future of Procurement in a Growing, Values-Driven Business Are you a commercially driven Procurement leader ready to make a real impact? We’re looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to build, lead and elevate a high-performing procurement function at the heart of our operations. This is a pivotal role with full ownership of direct materials, where you’ll influence strategy, strengthen global supply resilience and position procurement as a true strategic partner to the business. Why Join Us? You’ll be joining a business built on strong values: Passionate | Integrity | Innovative | Natural | Ethical This is more than a procurement role—it’s an opportunity to shape systems, strategy and team capability in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment. The Role As Procurement Manager, you will: Lead Procurement Strategy * Define and deliver a clear, forward-thinking procurement strategy aligned to business growth * Embed robust governance, policies and best practices * Act as the commercial voice of procurement at both operational and executive levels Drive Global Sourcing Excellence * Lead sourcing strategies across a global supplier base (Asia, Europe, Americas) * Balance cost, quality, service and risk to protect supply continuity * Proactively manage geopolitical, logistics and long lead-time risks Own Indirect Spend & Commercial Value * Take full ownership of non-stock spend, ensuring visibility, control and value * Drive supplier consolidation, standardisation and contract coverage * Partner with internal stakeholders to optimise service and facilities spend Build Strategic Supplier Partnerships * Lead negotiations and contract management with strong commercial rigour * Develop high-performing supplier relationships focused on innovation and improvement * Implement structured supplier performance management frameworks Develop a High-Performing Team * Lead, coach and grow the procurement team and demand planning capability * Build commercial confidence, negotiation expertise and accountability * Foster a culture of continuous improvement and high performance Enhance Systems, Data & Processes * Optimise procurement and planning processes within ERP/MRP systems * Improve data visibility, reporting and decision-making capability * Drive procurement maturity and scalable best practices Ensure Risk, Compliance & Governance * Manage supply chain, financial and regulatory risks * Embed ethical sourcing, CSR and Health & Safety standards * Ensure procurement activities are compliant, auditable and robust Essential Experience * Proven procurement leadership within a manufacturing environment * Strong global sourcing and supplier management experience * Track record in cost reduction, negotiation and risk management * Experience with ERP/MRP systems * Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams * Comfortable working in a fast-paced SME environment Ready to Lead and Transform Procurement? If you’re looking for a role where you can own strategy, influence at senior level and build something meaningful, we’d love to hear from you

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