Procurement Manager

FindCore are thrilled to be assisting an established manufacturing business with the recruitment of a Procurement Manager.

Permanent, full-time position based in Glasgow.

Salary

Fully negotiable, depending on experience + additional benefits

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activity across materials, components and services.
• Develop and manage key supplier relationships.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts and commercial terms.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality and supply continuity.
• Monitor supplier performance, lead times and service levels.
• Work closely with production, engineering and operations teams.
• Support sourcing of new suppliers and supplier onboarding.
• Manage procurement budgets, forecasts and purchasing activity.
• Identify and reduce supply chain risks.
• Drive continuous improvement across procurement processes.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience as a Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager or Senior Buyer.
• Strong background within manufacturing, engineering or an industrial environment.
• Proven supplier negotiation and contract-management experience.
• Strong commercial awareness and cost-control ability.
• Experience managing supplier performance and supply chain risk.
• Confident working closely with production and operational teams.
• Strong analytical, communication and relationship-management skills.
• Experience using ERP or MRP systems would be advantageous.
• CIPS qualification would be beneficial but is not essential.

What’s on Offer

• Fully negotiable salary depending on experience.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Senior responsibility across the procurement function.
• Opportunity to influence supplier strategy and cost performance.
• Long-term career progression.
• Competitive additional benefits.

Please apply.