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Procurement Manager

Hitchin, GBFull-time2026-10-26 → 2026-11-10
On-site

Core

Lead all day-to-day procurement activities, supplier management, and cost reduction initiatives for a fire detector manufacturer.

Role type

Senior Procurement Manager

Builds

Supply chain continuity and cost-efficient sourcing for optical beam smoke detectors and flame detectors

Domain

Manufacturing (Fire Safety / Security)

Required skills

Supplier management, negotiation, cost reduction, ERP/MRP systems, contract administration, stakeholder management, inventory optimization

Preferred skills

CIPS qualification, electronics or engineering manufacturing experience, international supplier management, supplier quality knowledge

Technologies

ERP/MRP systems

Responsibilities

Lead procurement operations for direct and indirect spend, manage supplier relationships and performance KPIs, deliver annual cost reduction initiatives, manage supplier agreements and compliance, support new product introduction and inventory optimization

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC