Procurement manager Work, Jobs in Darlington (with Salaries)

Indirect Procurement Manager M/F/D
seqens —Middlesbrough
- Oracle
- English
- Leadership
Bid Manager
razorblue Careers —Stockton-on-Tees
- £40,000 - £45,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Driving
- Life insurance
Quick apply
Procurement Manager
Sharpsmart —Spennymoor
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- IT
- Negotiation
Quick apply
10d
Procurement Manager
hireful —Middlesbrough
- £50,000 a year
- Engineering
- Negotiation
- Free parking
Quick apply
12d
Senior Commercial Procurement Category Manager
Glanbia Foods —Middlesbrough
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee discount
Associate Director - Project Controls - Energy & Natural Resources
Turner & Townsend —Stockton-on-Tees
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Office
- Business development
- Project management
Quick apply
13d
Purchasing Manager
Analox Ltd —Stokesley
- £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- ERP systems
- Project management
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Logistics Manager
Lionweld Kennedy —Middlesbrough
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Associate Director - Cost Management - Energy & Natural Resources
Turner & Townsend —Stockton-on-Tees
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Contracts
Quick apply
Engineering Manager (Capital Projects)
GlaxoSmithKline —Barnard Castle
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Project management
10d
Programme Manager (Engineering - Capital Projects)
GlaxoSmithKline —Barnard Castle
- Full-time
- Engineering
2d
Senior Cost Manager
Turner & Townsend —Stockton-on-Tees
- Full-time
- Management
- Engineering
Quick apply
Cost Manager - Energy Infrastructure
Turner & Townsend —Stockton-on-Tees
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Contracts
Quick apply
Cost Manager
Turner & Townsend —Stockton-on-Tees
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
Quick apply

Discover related jobs

Based on your search for procurement manager jobs.

Head of Supply Chain
Nixon Hire —Newcastle upon Tyne
Lead initiatives to reduce stock obsolescence, improve stock accuracy, and enhance part flow to internal and external customers.
Quick apply
11d
Global Category Manager
Hiscox —York
Contract management qualification and/or relevant compliance training (e.g., anti-bribery, modern slavery, data protection).
4d

I want to receive the latest job alerts for procurement manager in darlington

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Explore jobs in more locations

procurement manager jobs near darlington

Indirect Procurement Manager M/F/D

seqens -
Middlesbrough

Apply Now

Job details

Permanent

Qualifications

French
Contract management
Oracle
Procurement
Supply chain
English
Financial analysis
Leadership
Communication skills
Negotiation

Full job description

Job Family / Sub-family

Purchasing - Local Purchasing

Contract type

Permanent

Job title

Indirect Procurement Manager M/F/D

Position Context:

We are seeking an Industrial Buyer OPEX & CAPEX who will also act as European Lead Buyer for Industrial Packaging. In this dual role, you will optimise costs and manage investments for industrial equipment and operations, while leading the procurement strategy for packaging across European sites. Your mission will be to ensure supply continuity, cost efficiency, and compliance with quality and sustainability standards.

Main tasks :

1. OPEX (Operational Purchasing)

Overview day-to-day purchasing of Maintenance, Spare parts, MRO, Waste Management, Logistics, consumables, services, and subcontracting related to production.
Optimize operational costs through spend analysis, supplier negotiations, and process improvements.
Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers, ensuring compliance with quality, deadlines, and cost targets.
Collaborate with production, logistics, and quality teams to align procurement with operational needs.

2. CAPEX (Capital Expenditure Purchasing)

Lead procurement for capital investments, including equipment, machinery, and infrastructure, in line with the plant’s strategic plans.
Manage tender processes: draft specifications, evaluate bids, and select suppliers for CAPEX projects.
Monitor budgets and report on investment progress, ensuring alignment with financial objectives.
Stay updated on technological advancements to drive innovation and performance in industrial operations.

3. European Lead Buyer – Industrial Packaging

Strategic Leadership: Define and implement the procurement strategy for industrial packaging across European sites, ensuring standardization, cost optimization, and supplier consolidation.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with production, Quality and sustainability teams to select packaging solutions that meet technical, regulatory, and environmental requirements.
Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with European suppliers to secure competitive pricing, quality, and supply reliability.
Market Intelligence: Monitor trends in industrial packaging (e.g., sustainability, circular economy) and propose innovative solutions to reduce costs and environmental impact.

4. Compliance & Continuous Improvement

Ensure all procurement activities comply with industry regulations (REACH, GMP, ISO) and internal policies (CSR, sustainability).
Drive digital transformation and process optimization in procurement (ERP, e-procurement tools).
Report to the corporate’s procurement department on his initiatives and the KPIs related to his work

Required skills :

Education & Experience

Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field
Minimum 10 years in industrial procurement, with at least 3 years in a Lead Buyer or Category Manager role, preferably in the chemical/pharmaceutical sectors. Proven experience in OPEX, CAPEX, and packaging procurement is required

Technical Skills

Strong negotiation and contract management skills
Proficiency in procurement tools (SAP, Oracle, Ariba) and financial analysis
Knowledge of industrial processes, packaging technologies, and sustainability standards
Fluent English; additional European languages (French) are a plus

Soft Skills

Leadership and ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
Analytical mindset, results-driven, and problem-solving orientation.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-cultural collaboration

Position location

Job location

United Kingdom, England, Middlesbrough

General information

Company / Establishment

A long-established Specialty chemicals producer with a Platinum Ecovadis rating based in the North East of England, supplying over 400 customers via 2 manufacturing sites with its own R&D facilities
Our 4 key businesses are: Personal Care, Proprietary Reduced Environmental Impact products, Solvent Recovery, Custom Manufacturing to serve sectors including Cosmetics, Oil & Gas, Homecare, Animal Nutrition, Lubricants

What makes the difference?

We are a top tier COMAH site where Health and Safety is at the core of how we operate, we pride ourselves on an excellent health and safety record and work hard to ensure the safety of all

Our people are our biggest asset and we have long been a champion of the Better Health at Work programme having gained ‘maintaining excellence' rating for many years. This also extends to a strong ethos of support and opportunity for progression of our staff

Would you like to join an innovative group with a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a culture of excellence?
The Seqens story began in 2003 in the Lyon, France area. Since then, the group has grown steadily to become a major global player in pharmaceutical solutions and specialty ingredients. We offer our customers contract manufacturing services and a broad portfolio of active ingredients and pharmaceutical intermediates. Today, Seqens employs nearly 2,700 people across 3 continents and 9 countries. With 15 production sites and 5 R&D centers, we support over 1,500 customers worldwide

Reference

2026-1814

Apply Now

Refine Your Search

procurement manager jobs in darlington

Indirect Procurement Manager M/F/D

Bid Manager