Procurement Manager

Our client, an established manufacturer of innovative technical products supplied to customers worldwide, are looking for a Procurement Manager to join their team based in Lymington.

This is a leadership role responsible for managing the procurement function, developing the purchasing team and ensuring a reliable, cost-effective supply chain across the business.

Key responsibilities of the Procurement Manager job based in Lymington:

• Lead, manage and develop the Procurement team, setting KPIs and driving performance


• Manage end-to-end procurement including sourcing, tendering, negotiation and supplier management


• Ensure continuity of supply across materials, components and services


• Lead supplier escalations and resolve production-critical supply issues


• Develop sourcing strategies and deliver cost reduction initiatives


• Build strategic supplier relationships and negotiate pricing and commercial agreements


• Monitor supplier performance across quality, cost and delivery


• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and develop alternative sourcing solutions


• Manage purchasing forecasts, orderbooks and inventory optimisation


• Drive continuous improvement across procurement processes and systems


• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, Sales and R&D teams


• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, ISO9001 and relevant legislation

Experience required for the Procurement Manager job based in Lymington:

• 5+ years' procurement experience within a manufacturing, engineering or aerospace environment


• 2+ years' experience leading and developing procurement/purchasing teams


• Proven experience in strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management


• Strong commercial negotiation and contract management skills


• Good understanding of manufacturing supply chains and procurement best practice


• Experience using ERP/MRP systems; Syspro desirable


• CIPS qualified/working towards or relevant Supply Chain/Business qualification


• Strong analytical, commercial and problem-solving skills


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills


• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills


• Proactive approach to continuous improvement with excellent organisational skills

If this Procurement Manager job based in Lymington be of interest, please send your CV to bwiles@redlinegroup.Com or call Ben on 01582 878816.