Best Administration in Colchester, Essex

UBT is recruiting a Procurement Manager in Colchester to take full ownership of the procurement function within a growing UK manufacturing business. If you enjoy driving value, strengthening supplier partnerships, and delivering measurable commercial impact, this full-time role offers a fantastic opportunity in Essex. Key Responsibilities - Lead end-to-end procurement across key spend categories, from sourcing to contract management - Develop and deliver supplier strategies that improve cost, quality, service and continuity of supply - Negotiate pricing, terms and agreements, ensuring compliance and strong commercial outcomes - Build robust supplier relationships and performance measures (KPIs, reviews, continuous improvement) - Collaborate with production, engineering and finance to support operational needs and budgets What You'll Need - Proven procurement experience (ideally within manufacturing, engineering or industrial supply chains) - Strong negotiation skills with a track record of delivering savings and value improvements - Confident stakeholder management and the ability to influence across teams - Analytical mindset with solid Excel/ERP experience; CIPS qualification is desirable Why Apply Join a successful, expanding employer where your decisions directly impact profitability and supply chain resilience. Office-based Monday to Friday (7:30am–4:30pm) with potential for 1 day from home, plus a competitive £50,000–£60,000 salary.

UBT is hiring a Procurement Manager in Colchester to take ownership of a growing procurement function within a successful UK manufacturing business. This is a great Essex opportunity for someone who wants real influence, visible results and the chance to strengthen supply chains across the business. Key Responsibilities - Lead end-to-end procurement activity, ensuring best value, quality and continuity of supply - Build and manage supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, terms and service levels - Develop and implement procurement strategies, policies and KPIs to improve performance - Work closely with production, engineering and finance to align purchasing with demand and budgets - Identify risk, drive cost-saving initiatives and support continuous improvement projects What You’ll Need - Proven procurement experience, ideally within manufacturing, engineering or a fast-paced supply environment - Strong negotiation skills and confidence managing supplier performance and contracts - Analytical approach to cost control, data-led decision making and process improvement - Excellent stakeholder management skills and ability to communicate clearly across teams Why Apply Join a business where procurement is valued and your impact will be measurable. Enjoy a stable Monday–Friday role (7:30am–4:30pm) with potential to work from home one day per week and a competitive salary of £50,000–£60,000 p/a.