Procurement Manager – Directs & Manufacturing

Procurement Manager – Directs & ManufacturingHertfordshire | £55,000 - £60,000 + Competitive PackageThis is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Direct Procurement professional to join a rapidly growing, highly successful manufacturer with a strong international presence and an established position as a leader within its specialist market.Following significant growth through Covid, the business is building momentum again and delivering close to double-digit organic growth within a highly stable sector. Just as importantly, this is a company where people genuinely seem to enjoy building their careers, recently being recognised in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026.What you'll be doingManaging strategic Direct Procurement across materials, components and manufactured productsLeading sourcing projects, supplier negotiations and commercial activity across an international supply baseDeveloping supplier relationships and driving improvements across cost, quality, resilience and performancePartnering closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality and wider business stakeholdersTaking increasing ownership as the procurement function and wider organisation continue to growWhat they're looking forStrong procurement experience at Senior Buyer / Procurement Manager levelIdeally experience within a manufacturing environment, with medical, healthcare or cosmetic product manufacturing exposure beneficial but not essentialStrong strategic sourcing, negotiation and supplier management capabilityCommercially minded and comfortable taking ownershipPersonality is important: driven, friendly, passionate and collaborative, with the ambition to develop and take on moreThe culture is a major part of the opportunity. The business offers a flexible and supportive environment, low employee attrition and genuine examples of people developing significantly during their time with the company. As a smaller, agile organisation, there are fewer barriers to taking on additional responsibility and no shortage of opportunities for ambitious people to progress.For someone looking for greater ownership, strong development opportunities and the chance to join a growing business officially recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026, this is an opportunity well worth exploring.To find out more, please apply directly through this page or send your CV to Devan at jobsDA@bramwithconsulting.co.uk