Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager The Mission

Our client is seeking a high‑autonomy "doer" to take sole responsibility for their procurement function. This is a standalone, hands‑on role—not a "conductor" position. You will own the end‑to‑end supply chain for construction products, driving bottom‑line profitability and securing the international partnerships necessary to fuel our expansion.

• Profitability & Value:
  You are directly responsible for the financial health of our supply chain. You must optimize spend and negotiate terms that protect and enhance company margins.
• Supplier Sourcing:
  Proactively hunt, vet, and onboard new international suppliers. You aren't just managing a list; you are to expand our global network to find better quality, better prices, and more reliable partners.
• Sole Ownership:
  Lead the entire procurement lifecycle solo; you are the strategist, the negotiator, and the administrator.
• Communications:
  Embed yourself with Sales, Warehouse, and Finance to forecast future demands and align sourcing with customer demand.
• Logistics:
  Take charge of international freight and customs clearance, ensuring HS codes, duties, and Incoterms are managed to prevent site delays.
• Location of Work: HQ based in Hatfield but prepared to travel abroad when critical site audits or new supplier negotiations require a face‑to‑face presence.

• Expertise:
  Proven experience sourcing construction products and materials.
• Commercial Acumen: A track record of delivering measurable cost‑savings, profit margin and value‑add.
• Import Mastery:
  Hands‑on knowledge of international shipping logistics and complex customs documentation.
• Cultural Intelligence:
  The ability to build trust and negotiate effectively across different global business cultures.
• Grit: A track record of delivering results as a one‑person procurement department.

• You want a "maintenance" role:
  We aren't looking for someone to only manage a pre‑existing structure. You must be willing to build the processes you use.
• You prefer a desk to a dialogue:
  If you aren't an exceptional communicator capable of influencing every level of the business, you will not succeed here.
• You fear accountability:
  There is no team to hide behind. You must be ready to take 100% ownership of the procurement outcome and its impact on profit.

• Fast‑Growing Business:
  Join an ambitious company scaling rapidly in a dynamic, high‑growth market.
• Total Autonomy:
  Zero red tape. You have the mandate to shape the function your way.
• Tangible Impact:
  Your work directly translates into on‑site stock levels and delivery of new innovations alongside our product development team.
• Direct Visibility:
  You report to the Operations Manager; your results are seen and felt across the entire business.

• Salary: £55‑60,000 per annum (negiotable depending on experience)