Our client, an established manufacturer of innovative technical products supplied to customers worldwide, are looking for a Procurement Manager to join their team based in Lymington. This is a leadership role responsible for managing the procurement function, developing the purchasing team and ensuring a reliable, cost-effective supply chain across the business. Key responsibilities of the Procurement Manager job based in Lymington: Lead, manage and develop the Procurement team, setting KPIs and driving performance Manage end-to-end procurement including sourcing, tendering, negotiation and supplier management Ensure continuity of supply across materials, components and services Lead supplier escalations and resolve production-critical supply issues Develop sourcing strategies and deliver cost reduction initiatives Build strategic supplier relationships and negotiate pricing and commercial agreements Monitor supplier performance across quality, cost and delivery Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and develop alternative sourcing solutions Manage purchasing forecasts, orderbooks and inventory optimisation Drive continuous improvement across procurement processes and systems Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, Sales and R&D teams Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, ISO9001 and relevant legislation Experience required for the Procurement Manager job based in Lymington: 5+ years' procurement experience within a manufacturing, engineering or aerospace environment 2+ years' experience leading and developing procurement/purchasing teams Proven experience in strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management Strong commercial negotiation and contract management skills Good understanding of manufacturing supply chains and procurement best practice Experience using ERP/MRP systems; Syspro desirable CIPS qualified/working towards or relevant Supply Chain/Business qualification Strong analytical, commercial and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills Proactive approach to continuous improvement with excellent organisational skills If this Procurement Manager job based in Lymington be of interest, please send your CV to (url removed) or call Ben on (phone number removed)