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.
As Procurement Manager, you'll be responsible for managing a broad portfolio of indirect spend categories, including:
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Energy and utilities
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Packaging and consumables
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Facilities and professional services
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IT and technology
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Transport and logistics
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Equipment and operational services
Key responsibilities will include:
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Developing and implementing cost-effective procurement strategies
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Analysing spend data to identify savings and efficiency opportunities
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Managing supplier relationships, performance, and contract negotiations
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Leading purchasing policy compliance and procurement governance
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Identifying and mitigating procurement and supply chain risks
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Aligning procurement processes across multiple business functions
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Supporting sustainability and ethical sourcing initiatives
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Managing land-related compliance activities and external advisor relationships
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Coordinating ESOS reporting and energy compliance requirements
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Collaborating with finance, operations, and project teams to support business objectives
We're keen to hear from procurement professionals who can demonstrate:
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A minimum of 5 years' procurement experience, ideally within FMCG, manufacturing, agriculture, or a similarly fast-paced environment
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Strong commercial and negotiation skills with a proven track record of delivering savings
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Experience managing significant indirect spend categories
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Excellent analytical skills and confidence working with procurement data
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Knowledge of procurement governance, policy management, and compliance
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Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
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The ability to lead projects, influence change, and drive continuous improvement
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Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline (preferred)
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CIPS qualification desirable
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Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and procurement systems
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.
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