Job Description

Position: Procurement Manager
Location: Liverpool
Salary: 45,000-65,000
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Procurement professional to take ownership of
sourcing, materials management, and supplier coordination within a growing engineering business.
You'll be part of a collaborative team, contributing to high-quality project delivery in a regulated, fast[1]paced environment.
Job Overview

• Manage all purchasing, materials planning, and goods-in activities to support timely and cost[1]effective delivery of engineering projects
• Lead strategic and operational procurement for bespoke and standard components
• Use Sage 200 MRP to manage material requirements and supplier performance
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and delivery schedules with suppliers to ensure best value
• Maintain supplier databases, lead times, and part cost records to support procurement

planning

• Collaborate with engineering and estimating teams to provide accurate cost and availability

info

• Oversee goods-in processes, ensuring accurate receipt, inspection, and system entry of parts
• Maintain traceability and compliance with GMP and ISO 9001 standards
• Work closely with assembly teams to coordinate part availability for builds
• Ensure stock accuracy, documentation compliance, and timely processing of deliveries
• Manage inventory levels to meet project demands while avoiding shortages or excess
• Identify and resolve supply issues, stock discrepancies, and invoice queries in collaboration

with Finance

• Lead, support, and develop the procurement and goods-in team
• Drive improvements in supplier performance, materials handling, and procurement efficiency
• Support system enhancements and ongoing utilisation of Sage 200

Requirements

• Background in procurement or supply chain within an engineering or manufacturing setting
• Hands-on experience with purchasing, stock control, and goods-in operations
• Familiarity with Sage 200 and MRP planning (desirable)
• CIPS qualification or working towards (preferred)
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Effective communicator with experience working cross-functionally (engineering, quality,

finance, etc.)

• Proactive approach with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Comfortable leading small teams and managing day-to-day procurement operations
• Experience working within regulated or quality-controlled environments (e.g., GMP, ISO 9001)

is advantageous
Salary & Benefits

• Salary: 45,000-55,000 depending on experience
• Pension: 4% employer / 4% employee contributions
• Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays

Additional Benefits:

• RAC Breakdown Cover
• Death in Service (4x salary)
• Income Protection (long-term sickness)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Discounts at high-street retailers
• Access to a Health & Wellbeing app (GP appointments, mental health support, wellness

advice)

• Hybrid working: Wednesdays and Fridays from home
• Flexible hours: Start between 7:30-9:30 AM, finish between 4:00-5:30 PM
• Option to finish at 1 PM on Fridays by accruing time
• 5 additional flexible work-from-home days per year

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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