Procurement Manager

Role: Procurement Manager – Temporary – Lisburn
Job Overview
VANRATH are assisting our client, a large scale manufacturer, in their search for a Procurement Manager to join the team on an initial temporary contract. This position will lead purchasing operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Those with a proven background in supply chain management are encouraged to apply.

• Salary: £45,000-£50,000
• Temporary
• Monday to Friday, with early Friday finish!

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement purchasing policies and procedures to optimise efficiency and maximise purchasing power.
• Negotiate favourable contracts with suppliers, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and periodic reviews.
• Maintain stock control and audit systems to meet production, delivery targets, and business objectives.
• Oversee goods-inwards and storage operations for efficiency, safety, and optimal space utilisation.
• Maintain and monitor the central materials budget to control purchasing costs effectively.
• Analyse customer schedules, forecast material requirements, and provide purchase orders to suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, health, and safety regulations while driving continuous improvement.
• Lead and develop staff to maintain high performance, training, and motivation standards.
• Support IT system improvements and implement operational enhancements.

Criteria

The ideal candidate must meet one of the following qualification and experience criteria:

• Option 1: Degree/Diploma Route

  • Degree or Diploma in Business Studies, Economics, or Computing.
  • Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in a purchasing role.

  Option 2: Experience Route

  • At least 15 years’ experience as a Buyer in a Manufacturing Company.
  • Minimum 5 GCSEs (or equivalent), including:
    • Mathematics & IT – Grade B or higher.

  Option 3: Professional Qualification Route

  • Chartered Membership of the Institute of Procurement and Supply.
  • Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in purchasing.

  The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong understanding of purchasing processes, supplier negotiations, and cost control within a manufacturing environment.

For further information on this job, or any other Procurement role in Northern Ireland, apply via the link or contact Ryan Sykes for a confidential chat today. VANRATH acts as an agency and employment business for permanent recruitment and the supply of temporary workers.