Job Description
Procurement Manager
Crawley, West Sussex (Hybrid)Permanent, Full Time
All applicants must be immediately available or on very short notice to be considered
Alexander Lloyd are partnering with an innovative manufacturing organisation to recruit a Procurement Manager. This is a key role focused on delivering procurement strategy, supplier performance, and supply chain resilience in a fast-paced production environment.
The RoleYou will own supplier categories and lead sourcing activity, ensuring a cost-effective, compliant, and reliable supply base to support production and growth. Working cross-functionally, you'll drive supplier performance and manage risk across the supply chain.
Key Responsibilities- Lead sourcing activity, RFQs, and supplier negotiations
- Manage supplier performance across delivery, quality, cost, and KPIs
- Develop and execute category and procurement strategies
- Support demand planning and production continuity
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks
- Drive cost reduction and value improvement initiatives
- Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Programme teams
- Proven procurement experience within manufacturing or regulated environments
- Strong supplier management and negotiation skills
- Experience with demand planning / forecasting
- Knowledge of supplier performance frameworks and KPIs
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills
- ERP/MRP experience and data-driven approach
Desirable: Experience within complex engineered products; CIPS or similar qualification.
Please quote 52370 when calling Phill Stagg at Alexander Lloyd or email them at . This is only one of many vacancies we are handling. Alexander Lloyd is a leading recruiter across a range of roles within the Procurement & Supply Chain space from entry to c-suite level.
