Procurement Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Procurement Manager to join a leading UK-based engineering and technology organisation.

Based in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, this is a pivotal, high-impact role within the business, responsible for leading the procurement function and delivering best-in-class supply chain strategies to support the company's operational and strategic goals.

You will take ownership of sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation, and cost optimisation across a complex and technical supply chain-particularly in the electronics and PCB sectors. Working closely with technical, operational, and leadership teams, the successful candidate will ensure that procurement activities align with commercial goals, quality standards, and sustainability principles.

Key Responsibilities for the Procurement Manager based in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear:

• Lead and develop the procurement function, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and quality-driven acquisition of goods and services.
• Identify, assess, and build strategic relationships with suppliers aligned with sustainability and ethical sourcing practices.
• Lead contract negotiations, support RFQ processes, and contribute to bid preparation.
• Oversee and mitigate supply chain risk, including obsolescence management and continuity of supply.
• Monitor and report on market trends, supplier performance, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage procurement KPIs, compliance, inventory control, and safety within the team.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Extensive experience in strategic sourcing, supplier development, and contract negotiation.
• Demonstrated success managing complex procurement functions in a technical or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of supply chain sustainability, ESG compliance, and cost analysis.
• Experience working with PCB and electronic component suppliers.
• Leadership experience managing and developing high-performing procurement teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field.
• Extensive experience in procurement, ideally within a technical or engineering sector.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a forward-thinking, value-driven organisation that places long-term supplier partnerships and innovation at the heart of its mission. You'll play a key role in ensuring supply chain resilience and excellence as part of a collaborative and technically focused team.

APPLY NOW for the role of Procurement Manager based in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. Please send your CV to or call Lewis on to find out more.