Procurement Manager

Overall Purpose of the Role:

To lead and optimise the organisation’s procurement and inventory functions by driving cost efficiency, ensuring supply continuity, and maximising commercial value. The role is responsible for developing strategic sourcing approaches, strengthening supplier performance, and implementing robust procurement and stock control processes that support operational delivery and financial objectives. Working closely with key stakeholders, the Procurement Manager ensures effective spend management, governance, and continuous improvement across all purchasing and inventory activities.

What you will be doing:

Procurement & Cost Management-

• Analyse company spend to identify cost-saving opportunities and purchasing inefficiencies.
• Source materials, equipment and services to achieve best value while maintaining required quality and operational standards. Leading supplier negotiations to secure competitive pricing, favourable commercial terms and rebate opportunities.
• Monitor market conditions, pricing trends and supply risks to maximise commercial advantage and supply continuity.
• Develop and implement spend analytics to improve procurement visibility, budgeting and forecasting.

Supplier Management & Commercial Performance-

• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to support performance and service reliability.
• Review supplier performance against agreed terms.
• Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation and improved commercial leverage.

Stock Control & Inventory Management-

• Manage inventory levels across warehouses, vehicles and project allocations to ensure operational and cost efficiency.
• Forecast and replenish stock in line with operational demand and usage trends. Working with operations to forecast stock levels in line with upcoming activity.
• Support the business to understand our optimal stock holding to reduce excess inventory, stock shortages and working capital. Implementing stock control processes to minimise waste and ageing stock.

Governance & Process Improvement-

• Review procurement policies and approval workflows to ensure compliance and control.
• Identify and implement process improvements across procurement and inventory functions where necessary.
• Support operational functions to manage project spend to budget.

What we ask from you:

• Strategic procurement and sourcing background
• Experience with cost reduction and spend management
• Supplier negotiation and contract management
• Inventory management and stock optimisation
• Procurement governance and compliance
• ERP / stock management systems (preferably through Microsoft Dynamics 365)
  Behavioural Skills
• Strong stakeholder management
• Influencing and challenging constructively
• Analytical and data-driven decision making
• Relationship building
• Process improvement mindset

What we can offer in return:

• Benefits include cashback plans including eye-care, dental & prescriptions, to name just a few….. please click on our benefits brochure to view further details
• Gym, fitness and retail discounts
• Donate a Day – we will gift you an extra day off each year to do something for charity or within the community
• Mentoring and ongoing guidance, not only to settle you into your role, but throughout your career with Aptus
• We promote physical and mental health and provide additional support to our employees via our Employer Assistance Program all year round

Location: Aptus House, Unit 19-20, Barrs Fold Road, Wingates, Industrial Estate, Bolton, BL5 3XP

What’s next?

Please send your CV and contact details to careers@aptusutilities.co.uk

If you are shortlisted for this role, you will be contacted by a member of our People Team or the Hiring Manager, who will usually arrange a short telephone interview before arranging a face-to-face.