Pay: £55,000 – £58,000 per year

Location: Swadlincote

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person

Industry: Manufacturing

The Opportunity:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially focused Procurement Manager to take end-to-end responsibility for procurement and supply chain activity across both UK and international operations.

This is a senior leadership role with real influence, responsible for ensuring continuity of supply, driving cost efficiency, managing supplier performance, and maintaining compliance across import/export activity. The role supports both manufacturing and distribution functions and works closely with senior stakeholders across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and execute a robust procurement and supply chain strategy aligned with wider business goals.
• Lead, develop, and motivate procurement and import/export teams.
• Establish and maintain strong long-term relationships with UK and overseas suppliers.
• Negotiate complex, high-value contracts and long-term supply agreements.
• Ensure uninterrupted supply to support manufacturing and nationwide distribution.
• Oversee all import and export operations, including customs documentation and compliance.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risk, market volatility, and regulatory changes.
• Deliver cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality or service.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across operations, finance, sales, and leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement in systems, processes, and procurement governance.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Extensive experience in a senior procurement or supply chain leadership role.
• Background within manufacturing, distribution, or similar operational environments.
• Strong track record of international sourcing and import/export management.
• In-depth understanding of customs regulations, incoterms, and global trade compliance.
• Proven expertise in strategic sourcing and contract negotiation.
• Confident people leader with strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Commercially minded, analytical, and data-driven in decision making.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (e.g. SAP or similar).

What’s on Offer:

This role sits within a fast-growing, well-invested organisation that values long-term careers and employee wellbeing.

Benefits Include:

• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee discounts and cashback platform.
• Wellbeing and mental health support platform.
• 24/7 employee assistance programme.
• Recognition and reward initiatives.
• Product discounts.

Benefits:

• Company pension.
• Employee discount.
• On-site parking.