Procurement Manager

Walker Cole International is searching for a Procurement Manager to join a pharmaceutical manufacturing business in the East of England. 

Your responsibilities as a Procurement Manager will be:

• Supplier Management & Risk Mitigation – Develop and manage a reliable supplier base for raw materials, ensuring supply continuity, quality compliance, and favorable terms while minimizing supply chain risks.
• Strategic Procurement & Cost Optimization – Implement strategies to drive cost savings, efficiency, and long-term supply stability, introducing new suppliers as needed in collaboration with technical teams.
• Inventory & ERP Management – Maintain optimal raw material stock levels to support production planning while ensuring accurate ERP system updates and data integrity.
• Team Leadership & Supplier Relations – Supervise and coordinate the RM team, fostering ethical practices, resolving supplier quality issues, and maintaining strong, long-term supplier relationships.

To be a successful candidate for the Procurement Manager you will have:

• BSc/MSc in relevant subject (Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science).
• Proven experience in purchasing chemicals and managing suppliers.
• Industry experience in Pharmaceuticals or Medical Devices.
• Use of ERP based purchasing systems.