The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for a Procurement Manager based in Aldershot. This is a full-time, permanent, office-based position offering a salary of £50,000–£60,000, depending on experience.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and growing business where you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping procurement strategy and influencing business performance. Reporting into senior leadership, you’ll lead procurement across the organisation, driving commercial value, supplier performance and supply chain resilience while managing a small procurement and compliance team.

This role is ideal for an experienced procurement professional who enjoys balancing strategic planning with operational delivery in a fast-paced manufacturing and distribution environment.

About the Employer

Our client is a successful and expanding manufacturing business supplying products throughout the UK and internationally. They pride themselves on innovation, quality and long-term customer relationships, offering employees genuine opportunities to influence the future direction of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing the company’s procurement strategy
• Managing supplier relationships, performance and commercial negotiations
• Leading international sourcing activities, including Far East suppliers
• Managing purchasing, inventory planning and forecasting
• Delivering cost savings while maintaining quality and continuity of supply
• Developing supply chain contingency plans and managing procurement risk
• Improving procurement systems, reporting and operational processes
• Managing product compliance, certification and audit readiness
• Supporting sustainability and ethical sourcing initiatives
• Leading, mentoring and developing a small procurement and compliance team
• Working closely with Production, Finance, Sales and Operations teams
• Analysing procurement data to drive commercial decisions

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ procurement experience within manufacturing, production or product-based industries
• Strong commercial negotiation and supplier management skills
• Experience sourcing products internationally, particularly from the Far East
• Knowledge of inventory planning and supply chain management
• Excellent ERP system experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Previous team leadership experience

Desirable Requirements

• CIPS qualification or currently studying towards CIPS
• Experience using Power BI, Tableau or similar reporting software
• Knowledge of ESG, sustainability or ethical sourcing initiatives

Skills and Qualities

• Strategic thinker with commercial awareness
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent negotiation abilities
• Analytical and data-driven approach
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Continuous improvement mindset

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday
• Office-based
• Full-time permanent position

What’s On Offer

• £50,000–£60,000 salary
• Permanent full-time opportunity
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• On-site parking
• Employee referral scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Long-term career progression
• Collaborative and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to influence business strategy and growth

How to Apply

This role is being recruited by Halmer Group on behalf of our client. To be considered, please submit your CV outlining your procurement leadership experience, supplier management expertise and suitability for the position. All applications will be treated in strict confidence.