Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager / Procurement Supervisor (Interim - Minimum 6 Months with a January start)

Location: Onsite in Ulverston (Hybrid available when required however the role does need hands on management with the team)
Hours: 35-hour working week
Salary: £50,000+ per annum. Day rate could be available via Umbrella if preffered. Inside IR35.
Start: ASAP

About the Opportunity

This is an exceptional interim opportunity to join a specialist manufacturing organisation with a rich heritage and a reputation as an industry leader. With decades of expertise and continuous investment in innovation, the business is known for its uncompromising quality, forward-thinking approach, and strong market presence.

You will be stepping into a key leadership role at a pivotal time, making an immediate impact while shaping and developing a high-performing procurement function.

The Role

As the Procurement Manager/Supervisor, you will lead and empower a team of five experienced Buyers. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will drive performance, strengthen supplier relationships, and ensure the function operates with excellence, efficiency, and accuracy.

You will oversee a large and diverse supplier base, manage procurement strategy, and ensure the team is aligned, motivated, and delivering at the highest standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of five Buyers, ensuring high performance and engagement.
• Oversee end-to-end procurement across a large supplier list, ensuring best value, quality, and continuity of supply.
• Take a hands-on approach to key supplier negotiations, contract management, and problem-solving.
• Drive continuous improvement across procurement processes and supplier management.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across operations, quality, engineering, and finance.
• Maintain accurate data, reporting, and forecasting within the procurement function.
• Support business priorities by ensuring timely, cost-effective sourcing of materials and components.
• Demonstrate strong leadership presence onsite while benefiting from hybrid flexibility when appropriate.

What We're Looking For

• A proven Procurement Manager, Supervisor, or Senior Buyer ready to step up into leadership.
• Strong people-management skills with the ability to motivate, develop, and get the best out of a team.
• Hands-on approach - someone who leads from the front and supports the team in day-to-day activities.
• Experience managing multiple suppliers and complex procurement environments.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Resilient, proactive, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Immediately available or available at short notice for an interim assignment.

Why Join?

• Work for an organisation with a rich heritage, trusted reputation, and industry-leading standards.
• Lead a committed and knowledgeable procurement team.
• Influence and improve a critical function with autonomy and support.
• Hybrid working available, while remaining onsite to provide strong leadership presence.
• Competitive salary package (£50k+) and an engaging interim contract

Reach out to Lindsey at Butler Rose Lancaster to find out more.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.