Procurement Manager

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Procurement Manager to join a growing, innovative business based in Aldershot, Hampshire, with a salary of up to £60,000.

This is a key leadership role, offering the opportunity to take ownership of the procurement function, driving strategic sourcing, supplier performance, inventory optimisation, and product compliance, while leading a team.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in procurement or supply chain management within a manufacturing, production, or product-based environment.

This is a fully office-based position, requiring full-time onsite presence in Aldershot.

Role responsibilities of the Procurement Manager include:

• Lead the procurement function, developing sourcing strategies that drive cost savings, protect margins and ensure a resilient supply chain.
• Build and manage strong supplier relationships, overseeing supplier performance, contract negotiations, onboarding, and compliance.
• Take ownership of inventory planning, forecasting, and stock optimisation to ensure product availability while minimising excess stock.
• Use data and reporting tools (ERP, Excel and BI) to provide commercial insights, improve decision-making, and drive continuous process improvements.
• Lead and develop the Procurement and Compliance team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure procurement governance, product compliance and sustainability standards are met while managing supply chain risks and supporting business growth.

Person Specification of the Procurement Manager:

• Proven Far East sourcing experience with a track record of directly sourcing finished products from manufacturers in China and the Far East.
• Strong commercial buying expertise with experience managing product ranges, purchasing decisions, supplier performance, cost reduction, and margin optimisation.
• Excellent supplier and product management skills.
• Highly analytical and systems-focused, with advanced Excel skills and experience using ERP systems.
• Commercially minded and organised, with strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills, able to thrive in a hands-on SME environment.

Salary

Up to £60k

This position requires full on site presence.

This role would suit someone with experience in procurement or supply chain management, who has worked as a Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager, Senior Buyer, Category Manager, Commodity Manager, Sourcing Manager or Supply Chain Manager.