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Procurement Manager

Pertemps London
Posted 4 days ago, valid for 3 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The company is seeking a Procurement Manager located in Manchester for a full-time, permanent position.
  • The ideal candidate should have procurement experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment, with a keen understanding of engineering terminology.
  • Responsibilities include sourcing and negotiating with suppliers, managing purchase orders, and overseeing a team of two.
  • The role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a significant impact within a dynamic engineering company.
  • Candidates should possess strong negotiation skills and be comfortable with data analysis and reporting.
Procurement Manager – Because “Master of Bargains” Wasn’t a Real Job TitleLocation: ManchesterJob Type: Full-time | PermanentFree Onsite Parking (No more fighting for street parking!)Are you the Sherlock Holmes of sourcing? The Jedi of JIT (Just-In-Time) inventory? The wizard who can turn pennies into pounds while keeping quality top-notch? Then we need you!About the RoleWe’re on the hunt for a Procurement Manager who knows their way around suppliers, contracts, and cost-saving magic. You’ll be the mastermind behind our clients supply chain, ensuring their engineering projects run smoothly with all the right parts, at the right time, for the right price.What You’ll Be Doing
  • Sourcing and negotiating like a pro – getting the best deals without compromising quality
  • Keeping the stock levels just right – goldilocks style... not too much, not too little, but just perfect
  • Ownership of POs and electronic filing/traceability
  • Managing a team of two
  • Building great relationships with suppliers (and knowing when to play hardball)
  • Keeping an eye on budgets, contracts, and supply chain performance like a hawk
  • Supporting our engineering team so they can focus on doing what they do best
What We’re Looking For
  • Procurement experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment
  • Someone who understands Engineering Terminology - Understands what a bearing is.
  • A natural negotiator with a keen eye for value
  • Someone who loves solving problems and thrives under pressure
  • A bit of a "data nerd" – comfortable with reports, forecasts, and the occasional spreadsheet
  • A great communicator who can keep both suppliers and internal teams happy
  • Someone with experience of SAGE
What’s in It for You?
  • The chance to make a real impact in a dynamic engineering company
  • Free onsite parking (because life’s too short to hunt for a space)
  • A supportive and friendly team who actually enjoy what they do
  • Competitive salary (because we know great talent is worth it)
If you’re ready to step up, shake things up, and save the day (or at least the supply chain), we’d love to hear from you!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.