Reference:
1315195
Sector:
Other
Salary:
£55,000 Per Annum
Town/City:
Stansted
Contract Type:
Full time
Closing Date:
28/02/2026
Job Title: Procurement Manager
Salary: £55,000
Location: Remote (with occasional office visits)
Term: Permanent
The role
We're looking for a commercially minded Procurement Manager who is as strong with people as they are with numbers. This role sits at the centre of a relationship-driven market, where trust, credibility and reputation matter just as much as price and timing.
You'll be responsible for building and maintaining a high-quality supplier network, developing long-term relationships while making smart, commercially sound buying decisions in a fast-moving environment.
What you'll be doing
- Develop and lead procurement strategies across multiple material streams
- Build, grow and maintain a strong, trusted network of suppliers
- Be a visible, credible and professional presence in the market
- Negotiate pricing, volumes and commercial terms with confidence
- Conduct due diligence on suppliers to end sure compliance with regulatory requirements
- Track positions, costs and market exposure to support decision-making
- Monitor market movements and identify opportunities and risks early
- Work closely with internal teams to align buying activity with forecasts
- Share market insight and commercial intelligence with stakeholders
What we're looking for
- Proven experience in procurement, trading or buying roles
- Naturally personable, confident and able to build rapport quickly
- Strong relationship-builder who enjoys being outward-facing
- Commercially sharp with good market instincts
- Comfortable negotiating and influencing at all levels
- Calm, credible and level-headed in changing market conditions
- Organised, analytical and able to juggle multiple priorities
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Proficient in Excel and Word
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to carry out client visits
About you
- You're a strong relationship-builder who enjoys working with people and understands the value of trust and credibility in long-term supplier partnerships. You're commercially aware, confident in your judgement and comfortable having open, professional conversations.
- You're approachable, resilient and calm under pressure, with a natural ability to represent a business well in the market. You take ownership, communicate clearly and enjoy a role where people skills are just as important as commercial thinking. Attention to detail is key.
What's on Offer.
- Salary: £55,000 per annum
- Hours: 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday
- Remote working (with occasional office visits)
- Holiday: 20 days (excluding bank holidays), rising to 25 days per year with service
- Day off on your birthday
- Perks box healthcare
- Senior role with real autonomy and influence