Procurement Lead in Oxford, Oxfordshire

Procurement Lead

£40,000 – £45,000 + Benefits | Oxford | Manufacturing

An established manufacturer in Oxford is looking for a Procurement Lead to take ownership of purchasing, supplier performance and inventory planning across the business.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys improving procurement processes and making sure materials are available when needed, while driving better supplier performance, forecasting and cost control.

The Role

You'll be responsible for ensuring the business is buying the right materials, at the right price, from the right suppliers, while maintaining accurate stock levels and supporting production.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading day-to-day procurement activities for the manufacturing site.
• Managing supplier relationships, pricing and performance.
• Owning MRP planning, purchasing and inventory control.
• Improving demand forecasting and material availability.
• Monitoring procurement KPIs and identifying opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Working closely with production, planning and operations to support manufacturing requirements.

What We're Looking For

• Previous procurement or purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of MRP systems, forecasting and stock management.
• Experience managing suppliers and negotiating pricing and delivery performance.
• Confident analysing procurement data and driving improvements.
• Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities.

What's on Offer

• £40,000 – £45,000 salary.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Opportunity to take ownership of procurement within a well-established manufacturing business in Oxford.