Procurement Manager | Bolton | Permanent | Up to £70,000 DOE
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:00am – 5:00pm, Friday 8:00am – 12:00pm

KPI Recruiting is proud to be working with our long-standing client, who is currently looking to recruit a Procurement Manager to join their team on a permanent basis.

You will be responsible for:

• Proactively managing lead times and supplier capacity to ensure raw materials and components arrive in line with manufacturing milestones.
• Fully utilising ERP systems to maintain real-time visibility of order execution, material accuracy, and workshop requirements.
• Building and maintaining high-level, strategic relationships with key vendors.
• Conducting critical supplier performance reviews in line with OTIF and quality adherence.
• Developing bespoke procurement strategies for large-scale, high-integrity projects.
• Working closely with Engineering, Operations, and Project Management teams to ensure procurement plans align with technical specifications and project timelines.
• Leading high-value negotiations to drive commercial value while maintaining the highest levels of quality and compliance.

The successful candidate will have:

• A proven track record in a procurement leadership or management role, ideally within a manufacturing business delivering major projects.
• High competence in using ERP/MRP software to manage complex inventory and order flows (experience with Progress Plus or similar manufacturing systems is a distinct advantage).
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement effective procurement strategies that align with large-scale project requirements and production timelines.

Benefits include: 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, company pension scheme, and free on-site parking.

APPLY NOW! Contact the Commercial Team on 01942 597215

Please note that, due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be contacted personally.

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