Procurement Manager in Runcorn

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Term: Full time, permanent



Location: Runcorn



Hours of employment: 08:30 to 16:50, Monday to Friday



Description of the role



We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join our team. This is a key role responsible for managing and optimising direct and indirect spend across the business, ensuring value for money, strong supplier performance, and effective risk management.



You will lead sourcing and category strategies, negotiate contracts, and build strong supplier relationships while supporting the wider business strategy through market insight, cost control, and compliance. This role ensures purchasing requirements are met efficiently, competitively, and in line with quality and regulatory standards.



Responsibilities



Develop and deliver sourcing and category strategies

Lead end-to-end procurement activity, including tenders, negotiations, and contracts

Negotiate and implement supplier agreements, including KPIs and SLAs

Identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities through analysis and benchmarking

Manage supplier risk, performance, and compliance

Work cross-functionally to balance cost, lead times, and operational risk

Support global projects with UK procurement expertise



Skills & experience



3-5 years’ procurement experience at a similar level, ideally in chemical or manufacturing environments

Strong experience in indirect procurement, including site services, engineering, maintenance and CAPEX

Proven contract negotiation and supplier management capability

Commercially focused, with a track record of delivering savings and managing risk

Confident stakeholder manager, able to influence at all levels

Able to work independently, prioritise effectively, and deliver to deadlines

Strong systems capability, including Microsoft Dynamics, SAGE, and MS Office

Willing to travel in the UK and occasionally Europe; full UK driving licence



Qualifications



CIPS qualification or equivalent strategic procurement experience



Salary: £42,000 per annum



Benefits



Generous company pension

Minimum 31 days’ holiday (including bank holidays)

Life insurance

Enhanced maternity/paternity

Free onsite parking

Friendly place to work

Long-term service benefits including extra holidays and private medical insurance



About ReAgent Chemical Services Limited



ReAgent is a family-owned chemical manufacturer and supplier founded in 1977. We are a dynamic, ambitious, and fast-growing company with a friendly company culture. Our core values are to provide industry-leading customer service and high-quality products, and ensure that everyone who works at ReAgent is happy. Just a few of the ways we do this is through open and honest communication, regular social events, and being a Living Hours & Living Wage Employer

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