Procurement Manager

Asthon A/S; Telford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Telford is seeking a Procurement Manager to manage the purchasing team and ensure a smooth inventory flow. The role involves conducting stock analysis, negotiating supplier pricing, and maintaining commercial awareness to achieve purchasing objectives. The ideal candidate has strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and leadership skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary up to £65,000 per annum along with various benefits including holidays and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

23 days holiday, increasing to 25 in year 2

Pension scheme

Company events

Mobile phone and laptop provided

Potential bonus scheme after 12 months

Qualifications

• Ideally within an OEM.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.
• Accountable and responsible approach.
• Commercial awareness to achieve purchasing objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage Purchasing team to meet targets.
• Oversee Materials/Warehouse team ensuring smooth inventory flow.
• Conduct stock analysis and lead company stock takes across multiple sites.
• Approve purchase orders in line with company procedures.
• Negotiate supplier pricing.
• Analyse and implement cost-reduction opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Suitable qualification and experience

Job description

Procurement Manager – Asthon A/S, Telford

We are adding a Procurement Manager to our leading facility in Telford.

What we’re offering

• Competitive basic salary up to £65,000 per annum – depending on experience
• Monday to Friday 8:45 am – 5 pm
• Permanent position
• 23 days holiday, increasing to 25 in year 2
• Pension scheme
• Company events, mobile phone and laptop provided
• Potential bonus scheme after 12 months

Responsibilities

• Manage Purchasing team to meet targets
• Oversee Materials/Warehouse team ensuring smooth inventory flow
• Conduct stock analysis and lead company stock takes across multiple sites, reporting to senior management
• Plan the materials team workload
• Approve purchase orders in line with company procedures
• Implement call‑off orders, pricing agreements, and contracts
• Ensure delivery requirements align with production schedule
• Perform supplier purchase analysis and develop key supplier partnerships
• Negotiate supplier pricing
• Analyse and implement cost‑reduction opportunities
• Liaise with internal departments

Qualifications & Skills

• Suitable qualification and experience, ideally within an OEM
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication and leadership skills
• Accountable and responsible approach
• Commercial awareness to achieve purchasing objectives

Similar Job Titles & Skills

Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager, Buying Manager, Supply Chain Manager

Commuting From

• Telford
• Shrewsbury
• Newport
• Market Drayton
• Wolverhampton
• Bridgnorth
• Albrighton
• Shifnal
• Broseley

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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