Senior Procurement Manager – Warehouse Engineering

About the CompanyOur client is a leading global technology-driven supply chain, logistics, and e-commerce platform, operating across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia.The company is listed on NASDAQ and ranked among the Fortune Global 500, serving a large number of e-commerce customers worldwide. As part of its long-term international growth strategy, the business continues to make significant investments across Europe and is rapidly expanding its logistics infrastructure and operational footprint.Today, the company has established teams across the UK, Germany, France, the Netherlands, and other European markets, with ongoing expansion plans across the region.About the RoleWe are looking for an experienced Senior Procurement Manager to support the continued expansion of our logistics and warehousing network in the UK.The role will focus on procurement across engineering, warehouse operations and related technical categories, working closely with Engineering, Operations, Finance and other cross-functional stakeholders.We are particularly interested in procurement professionals who combine strong sourcing capabilities with commercial judgement, cost analysis and end-to-end ownership, and who are comfortable operating in a fast-growing environment.Key ResponsibilitiesManage end-to-end procurement for engineering, warehouse operations and other technical or operational categories, from requirement clarification and supplier sourcing through tendering, commercial negotiation, contracting and delivery.Support procurement across categories such as engineering services, facilities, MRO, warehouse equipment, packaging, operational consumables and other site-related products and services.Conduct cost analysis, price benchmarking, bid comparison and commercial evaluation to identify competitive and sustainable sourcing solutions.Lead RFQ/RFP processes, supplier evaluation, commercial negotiations and contract discussions.Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Finance and other stakeholders to understand technical and operational requirements and translate them into effective sourcing strategies.Evaluate supplier proposals based on total cost, technical capability, quality, delivery, service levels and commercial terms.Manage supplier performance and ensure projects are delivered against agreed cost, quality, timeline and operational requirements.Identify opportunities for cost optimisation, supplier consolidation, specification improvement and process improvement.Develop and maintain a competitive supplier base to support the continued growth of the UK logistics network.Take ownership of procurement projects in a fast-paced and evolving environment, including situations where requirements or processes may not yet be fully standardised.Candidate ProfileSolid experience in procurement, strategic sourcing or category management, ideally within logistics, warehousing, e-commerce, manufacturing, engineering or other operationally complex environments.Experience in one or more relevant categories such as engineering, facilities, MRO, warehouse equipment, packaging, industrial/operational consumables or technical services.Strong experience in cost analysis, benchmarking, commercial evaluation and supplier negotiation.Demonstrated ability to manage sourcing and procurement projects end-to-end.Strong commercial judgement and ability to evaluate cost structures and supplier proposals beyond headline pricing.Experience working closely with Engineering, Operations or other technical stakeholders is highly desirable.Comfortable working in a rapidly growing organisation where procurement processes and requirements may continue to evolve.Proactive, hands-on and solutions-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership.Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.Fluent English.Why Join?This is an opportunity to play an important role in the continued development of a rapidly expanding logistics network in the UK and Europe. You will have significant exposure to cross-functional stakeholders and the opportunity to take ownership of complex procurement projects while helping shape procurement practices for a growing international business.