Purchasing / Procurement Manager

Purchasing / Procurement Manager
Hybrid - 2 days working from home, remainder in office | Full-time
North Somerset
Circa £50,000 per annum
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for procurement and team leadership?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, forward-thinking manufacturing business, taking ownership of purchasing and procurement while playing a key role in ensuring operational excellence. You'll be part of a collaborative, hybrid environment where communication is key and every day brings new challenges.

About the Role
Reporting to the Operations Manager (with a dotted line to Finance), you will:

• Ensure customer order requirements are met for manufactured and factored products.
• Deliver capacity planning to keep production running at optimal levels.
• Collaborate across departments to align purchasing with operational needs.
• Lead, coach, and motivate a team, setting priorities and ensuring performance targets are achieved.

This is a hands-on strategic role, giving you the chance to shape procurement processes, optimise supplier relationships, and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities
Procurement & Supplier Management

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for raw materials, parts, and equipment.
• Identify, qualify, and negotiate with suppliers to ensure quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve delivery, quality, or compliance issues.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, inventory, and supplier evaluations.
• Analyse market trends to anticipate supply risks and cost fluctuations.
• Communication & Collaboration
• Maintain clear, consistent communication with internal teams and external partners.
• Clarify order queries and advise of any significant changes to plans.
• Provide reporting on performance metrics, including supplier KPIs and stock levels.

Team Leadership & Development

• Allocate and prioritise tasks, motivate, and support your team.
• Manage performance, recognising talent and addressing underperformance.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration across departments.
• Compliance & Standards
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, environmental, and quality standards (ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001).

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a procurement manager, ideally in manufacturing or industrial sectors.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, supply chain management, and vendor negotiation.
• Familiarity with manufacturing materials (e.g., metals, plastics, electronics) and production timelines.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and procurement software.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• CIPS or APICS certification (or equivalent) is a plus.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive, organised, and able to use initiative.
• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills.
• Flexible, adaptable, and customer-focused.
• Able to communicate clearly internally and externally, with confidence.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Circa £50K per annum - dependent on experience
• Hybrid working - 2 days from home, remainder in the office
• On-site parking
• Enhanced "Real Living" pension
• 33 days' holiday, increasing by 1 day for every 5 years of service
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee benefits scheme
• Company nights out and regular wellbeing activities
• Supportive, friendly team and a collaborative culture!

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, hybrid environment, enjoys leading a team, and wants to take their procurement career to the next level.