We are looking for a Procurement Manager for a well established manufacturing business in Coventry. The role takes ownership of all procurement across the business, covering direct materials and indirect goods and services. If you enjoy a strategic hands on role, alongside leading and developing a team, this could be a a good fit for you!   Procurement Manager   Permanent Monday to Thursday 8am – 4:45pm, Friday 8am – 3pm Salary dependent on experience Coventry   Procurement Manager Job Description Lead the end-to-end purchasing strategy across direct and indirect goods Source, develop and manage supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, contracts and agreements Drive cost reduction, risk management and continuous improvement Work cross-functionally to support new product introduction, cost reduction and budget targets Lead and develop the purchasing team.  Procurement Manager Essential Skills/Experience/Qualifications Proven experience with strategic sourcing and supplier negotiation and development Experience working within the automotive sector Experience leading or developing team members Commercially focused, resilient and comfortable making evidence-based decisions  Procurement Manager Company Benefits 27 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays Enhanced pension Annual bonus