Procurement Manager

Are you an experienced Procurement Manager with a background in manufacturing? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing supply chains, negotiating with suppliers, and leading a team? If so, we want to hear from you!

Isca Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting a Procurement Manager for our growing manufacturing client. This is a new role and we’re seeking a skilled Procurement Manager to strengthen our client’s supply chain, manage key supplier relationships, and support ambitious growth plans. This is an opportunity to drive improvements and make a real impact.

Procurement Manager - Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimise cost, quality, and efficiency.
• Lead and develop a small procurement team across two manufacturing sites in Somerset.
• Negotiate supplier contracts and SLAs, maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Assess parts demand generated by sales and service teams.
• Manage orders for special requests and non-standard parts.
• Conduct data-driven forecasting and review past orders to anticipate demand.
• Maintain accurate stock levels to support business growth and productivity.
• Coordinate stock checks and ensure inventory records are up to date.
• Monitor inventory levels, supplier performance, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with production, operations, and finance teams to ensure seamless supply chain management.
• Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain, ensuring business continuity.

Salary: £45,000 - £59,000pa doe + excellent benefitsLocation: On site - Bridgwater / Worle

Procurement Manager - What We’re Looking For:

• Experienced procurement professional committed to delivering high-quality products while continuously improving processes.
• Proven experience gained within manufacturing/engineering sectors.
• First rate communicator with strong negotiation and supplier / stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead and develop a small team and work effectively across multiple sites.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of procurement best practices and ERP/MRP systems.
• A proactive and strategic mindset with a hands-on approach.
• Experience working in an ISO9001:2015-regulated environment.
• Driver with own transport as occasional travel to other sites will be required.

This is an urgent requirement with interviews to take place asap, so please don’t delay in submitting your CV, we will be in touch promptly to discuss the role and employer.

For an informal discussion or further information please contact Katie at Isca Recruitment.________________________________________________________________________

Isca Recruitment Ltd provides services as an agency and an employment business. Isca Recruitment is a South West based boutique recruitment consultancy making the perfect match between client and candidate.