Procurement Manager

  • RecruitAbility Ltd
  • Birchanger, Hertfordshire
  • Jan 30, 2026
Full time Retail

Job Description

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