A leading UK manufacturer of construction materials is seeking an experienced Procurement & Supply Chain Manager to take ownership of its end-to-end procurement and supply chain operations. This is a senior, hands-on role with clear visibility at leadership level, offering the opportunity to shape strategy and lead continuous improvement across procurement, logistics, and supplier management.

The Role - Key Responsibilities

As Procurement & Supply Chain Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring the efficient, cost-effective, and reliable flow of materials, products, and services across the business. Key responsibilities include:

Procurement Leadership

• Develop and deliver strategic procurement plans aligned to business objectives
• Lead supplier selection, contract negotiation, and commercial agreements
• Build strong, long-term supplier relationships while driving cost reduction and value generation
• Monitor supplier performance, ensuring quality, delivery, ethical standards, and compliance

End-to-End Supply Chain Management

• Oversee the full supply chain lifecycle, from sourcing through to delivery
• Manage inventory strategy, stock optimisation, and demand forecasting
• Coordinate logistics, warehousing, and distribution to prevent delays or shortages

Process Improvement & Continuous Improvement

• Review and improve procurement and supply chain processes to enhance efficiency and service levels
• Implement best practice and standardised ways of working
• Drive data-led decision making and improve reporting accuracy

Financial & Reporting Responsibilities

• Own supply chain budgets and cost control activities
• Track spend, identify savings opportunities, and report against KPIs
• Prepare and present clear, actionable insights to senior management

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead, develop, and motivate procurement and supply chain team members
• Act as a key internal stakeholder, collaborating across operations, finance, and leadership
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards

About You

• Proven experience in a senior procurement and/or supply chain role, ideally within manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environments
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation and supplier management skills
• Highly analytical, systems-savvy, and comfortable working with complex data
• Professional qualification (eg. CIPS) necessary.

Please note this is a fully onsite role and you need CIPS or to be in process / near completion of CIPS to be considered.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary with bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave
• Pension, private healthcare, income protection & life assurance
• Structured training and development programme
• A key leadership role with genuine influence and progression potential

How to Apply

Apply now or for more information, feel free to contact Senior Consultant Jess Vernal on or .

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