Procurement Manager
| Posting date: | 08 January 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 January 2026 |
| Location: | cheshire, Cheshire, WA7 6DL |
| Company: | HR GO Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PM011_1767889516 |
Summary
Role: Procurement Manager
Location: Cheshire
Salary: Depending on experience
Type: Permanent
HRGO Recruitment are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead procurement activities, drive cost efficiencies, and build strong supplier relationships. The successful candidate will manage end-to-end sourcing, contracts, and supplier performance while ensuring compliance with policies and delivering value to the organisation.
The role:
- Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with business objectives and deliver cost savings and service improvements.
- Manage full procurement lifecycle: requisitioning, sourcing, tendering, contract negotiation, purchase order management and supplier onboarding.
- Lead supplier selection, performance management, risk assessment and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Negotiate favourable commercial terms, prices, and service levels while managing and mitigating supply chain risks.
- Maintain accurate procurement records, contracts, and supplier data; ensure compliance with procurement policies, regulatory requirements and audit standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (finance, operations, legal, projects, and stakeholders) to understand requirements and deliver procurement solutions.
- Prepare and present procurement reports, forecasts and KPIs to senior management; track savings and value delivered.
- Implement and optimise procurement systems and processes, including procurement or ERP tools.
The candidate:
- Proven experience as a Procurement Manager
- Strong commercial and negotiation skills with a track record of delivering cost savings and value.
- Solid understanding of procurement processes, contract management and supplier lifecycle management.
- Experience with sourcing strategies, tender management and supplier performance frameworks.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and ability to interpret spend data and market trends.
- Relevant professional qualification in procurement/supply chain