Procurement Manager

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 or a senior procurement specialist who is looking to step up into a management position 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 and Experience

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

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 is preferred.

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 and Living Wage Employer.