Procurement Manager in Tyne and Wear
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Job DescriptionThe CompanyLead procurement for a fast-paced manufacturing business at a pivotal point in its growth.We are supporting a successful, manufacturing organisation to appoint a Procurement Manager into a newly defined role. This is a hands-on opportunity to take ownership of procurement across a lean, high-performing operation, with genuine influence at senior level.The business operates in a fast-paced environment and is actively working to diversify its customer and sector exposure. Procurement plays a critical role in supporting that strategy.The client offers a hybrid-working model - c3 days per week on site/2 days working remotely.The OpportunityThe Procurement Manager will lead and develop the Procurement Function, covering both direct and indirect spend. This is a broad role balancing strategy, supplier management and operational delivery.You will:
Lead all procurement activity across the business
Balance strategic supplier development with hands-on purchasing when required
Manage a small, experienced team (materials and purchasing)
Own supplier relationships, performance and change management
Support business planning through cost analysis, reporting and supplier insight
Coordinate RFQs, supplier selection and nomination activities
Manage compliance, risk and governance across the supply base
Drive cost, efficiency and process improvement initiatives
Act as the central procurement interface with production, engineering, maintenance, quality and finance
This is a visible, influential, and operationally critical Procurement role.About YouThe successful Procurement Manager will be a resilient, pragmatic procurement professional who is comfortable operating in a busy SME environment.You are likely to bring:
Experience in automotive or fast-paced manufacturing
Exposure to both direct materials and indirect spend (including MRO)
Strong supplier management and negotiation capability
Confidence managing competing priorities and engaging/influencing cross-functional stakeholders
A hands-on mindset alongside strategic awareness
The ability to lead, influence and develop others in a lean team
Prior team management experience is desirable but not essential – this role would suit someone stepping up into a broader procurement leadership position.
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- Location:
- England
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Manager, Management, Procurement