Procurement Manager
£50,000 - £55,000 + Excellent Benefits
Location: Maidstone Area
Working Pattern: Full-time, 100% office-based

About the Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially minded Procurement Manager to join a well-established, successful and growing business.
This is a highly visible role with responsibility for leading procurement activities across the organisation, ensuring the effective sourcing of goods and services whilst delivering value, driving supplier performance and supporting wider business objectives.
Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will take ownership of procurement strategy, supplier management and commercial negotiations, helping to identify opportunities for continuous improvement, cost optimisation and operational efficiency.
This position offers genuine autonomy, variety and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage procurement activities across the business.
Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.
Build, maintain and strengthen supplier relationships.
Negotiate contracts, pricing agreements and commercial terms.
Identify and deliver cost-saving and value-improvement initiatives.
Monitor supplier performance and manage associated risks.
Lead sourcing projects, supplier evaluations and tender exercises.
Analyse spend data and produce procurement reporting to support decision-making.
Work closely with stakeholders across multiple departments to support operational requirements.
Drive continuous improvement and best-practice procurement processes.

About You

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate

Previous experience in a Procurement Manager, Category Manager or similar procurement role.
Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills.
Experience of sourcing, tendering and contract management.
Excellent commercial awareness and analytical capability.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
The ability to balance strategic thinking with a hands-on approach.
CIPS qualification, or a desire to work towards one, would be advantageous.

Why Join?
This organisation places significant importance on developing and retaining its people. Employees benefit from a supportive culture, genuine opportunities for career progression and ongoing investment in professional development.

Salary & Benefits
£50,000 - £55,000 salary (DOE)
Pension contribution, Private medical insurance, Life assurance
33 days annual leave (includes bank holidays), plus birthday day off in addition
Free on-site parking