Procurement Lead

Title: Procurement LeadLocation: LeedsSalary: up to £48,000

Elevation Recruitment Group's Procurement & Supply Chain division are partnering exclusively with an established Manufacturer to recruit a Lead Buyer to join their growing supply chain team.

The Lead Buyer will play a key role in sourcing and procuring materials, components, and services to support production schedules, projects, and strategic sourcing initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to drive improvements in procurement processes, supplier performance, and inventory management, as well as:• 5 Weeks Holiday + Bank Holidays• Company Bonus / Profit-Sharing Scheme• Pension Scheme with Employer Contribution• Life Insurance• Laptop Provided• CIPS Funding Support for Eligible Candidates

Key duties of the Lead Buyer will include:• Leading the sourcing and purchasing of raw materials, components, and services, including complex technical items• Ensuring compliance with material traceability standards and ASME codes• Managing the RFQ process, supplier evaluation, and contract negotiation to secure quality, cost-effective goods• Reviewing engineering drawings and creating purchasing BOMs to ensure accurate procurement• Monitoring inventory, maintaining Kanban levels, and managing slow-moving or obsolete stock• Developing and maintaining strong supplier relationships, including KPI monitoring and supplier performance tracking• Supporting ERP implementation and acting as a key system user• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain

Key Skills & Experience required:• Strong understanding of manufacturing, fabrication processes, and engineering principles• Experience sourcing direct and indirect materials, consumables, and services• Knowledge of material traceability and certification requirements• Proficiency in ERP systems (experience with EFACS desirable)• Commercial awareness with experience in supplier negotiation and cost management• Ability to interpret technical and engineering drawings• Excellent organisational and communication skills

Desirable experience:• CIPS qualification (or working towards it)• Familiarity with lean practices and continuous improvement initiatives• Experience in regulated sectors such as defence, aerospace, or oil & gas• Confident in presenting procurement processes and contributing to system implementation projects

If you would like to discuss this Procurement Lead opportunity in more detail, please get in touch with Mike McVeigh at Elevation Recruitment Group.