Procurement Manager

We are a leading manufacturer of luxury bespoke fitted furniture, with a rich history spanning four generations. Our company is committed to delivering exceptional quality and service to our discerning clients throughout the UK.

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join our well-established manufacturing and retail business. The successful candidate will report to the Commercial Manager and will be responsible for managing and developing our purchasing function.

The ideal candidate will have a strong commercial awareness, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to manage suppliers effectively. They will also have a keen eye for detail and be able to analyze data to inform purchasing decisions.

• Manage and develop our purchasing function to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of materials and products.
• Maintain and develop a stable quality supply chain, ensuring that materials and products meet company quality standards.
• Liaise and support internal design and customer service teams to ensure seamless communication and collaboration.
• Seek opportunities for material and product improvements with the design team and senior management.

• Educated to Degree standard with a formal qualification in supply chain management, business administration, or finance.
• Experienced as a senior buyer or purchasing manager with strong commercial awareness.
• Ability to negotiate and manage suppliers, travelling abroad when required.
• Ability to gather and analyze data with strong decision-making skills.
• An excellent communicator with colleagues and team player.

• Substantial salary with pension and bonus scheme commensurate with experience.
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays to start, increasing to 25 days plus bank holidays with years of service.
• Free parking.
• Adjacent to train station and good bus routes (Leeds/Bradford).

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the United Kingdom and be available for a face-to-face interview at our office in Leeds at short notice. Please apply by clicking the apply button and enclosing your CV, quoting Reference: TJPCM/0824.