Procurement Manager

Description:

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Procurement Manager to join a growing, innovative business based in Aldershot, Hampshire, with a salary of up to £60,000.

This is a key leadership role, offering the opportunity to take ownership of the procurement function, driving strategic sourcing, supplier performance, inventory optimisation, and product compliance, while leading a team.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in procurement or supply chain management within a manufacturing, production, or product-based environment.

This is a fully office-based position, requiring full-time onsite presence in Aldershot.

Role responsibilities of the Procurement Manager include:

Lead the procurement function, developing sourcing strategies that drive cost savings, protect margins and ensure a resilient supply chain.
Build and manage strong supplier relationships, overseeing supplier performance, contract negotiations, onboarding, and compliance.
Take ownership of inventory planning, forecasting, and stock optimisation to ensure product availability while minimising excess stock.
Use data and reporting tools (ERP, Excel and BI) to provide commercial insights, improve decision-making, and drive continuous process improvements.
Lead and develop the Procurement and Compliance team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Ensure procurement governance, product compliance and sustainability standards are met while managing supply chain risks and supporting business growth.
Person Specification of the Procurement Manager:

Proven Far East sourcing experience with a track record of directly sourcing finished products from manufacturers in China and the Far East.
Strong commercial buying expertise with experience managing product ranges, purchasing decisions, supplier performance, cost reduction, and margin optimisation.
Excellent supplier and product management skills.
Highly analytical and systems-focused, with advanced Excel skills and experience using ERP systems.
Commercially minded and organised, with strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills, able to thrive in a hands-on SME environment.
Salary

Up to £60k

This position requires full on site presence.

This role would suit someone with experience in procurement or supply chain management, who has worked as a Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager, Senior Buyer, Category Manager, Commodity Manager, Sourcing Manager or Supply Chain Manager