Procurement Manager

Westland Horticulture is a leading business in the horticulture sector, committed to delivering quality products and value to its customers. As our business continues to develop, we are strengthening our procurement capabilities to support operational excellence, commercial performance and future growth.

We are looking for a commercially focused Procurement Manager to join the Westland Procurement Team at our Dungannon site. Reporting to the Procurement Director, you will develop and deliver category and sourcing strategies that improve cost, sourcing and supply resilience across Westland’s multi-site operations.

Working closely with the Procurement Director and key stakeholders across the Group, you will play an important role in developing our supplier base, securing best value, managing supply-chain risks and supporting new product and market opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional who combines strong commercial awareness with a proactive approach to supplier management, continuous improvement and delivering measurable business results.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category and sourcing strategies to deliver measurable cost savings, quality improvements and security of supply.
• Identify, evaluate and develop UK and international suppliers, leading commercial negotiations and contracting to secure competitive terms, service levels and continuous improvement.
• Analyse market intelligence, pricing and total cost of ownership to identify cost-reduction opportunities without compromising quality or service.
• Assess and mitigate supply-chain risks, including supplier disruption, quality issues, financial exposure and geopolitical factors, developing appropriate contingency plans.
• Work collaboratively with Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain and Finance to align procurement activity with business priorities, new product development and operational requirements.
• Ensure procurement activity complies with relevant legislation, ethical standards and Group policies, maintaining transparent and effective supplier relationships.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators, including cost savings, supplier performance, on-time delivery and supply-chain risk, providing clear reports and recommendations to senior management.
• Support the wider Westland Procurement Team in developing the Group’s supply base, product offering and new commercial opportunities.

About You

You will be a commercially minded procurement professional with a strong understanding of procurement principles and the ability to deliver tangible business benefits.

Essential requirements

• Degree-qualified, with at least two years of relevant and successful business experience.
• Strong knowledge of procurement principles and supplier management.
• Proven financial and commercial acumen, with the ability to manage costs and contribute positively to business profitability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to negotiate, influence and challenge suppliers and internal stakeholders, including senior managers and directors.
• Experience of planning systems and an understanding of ERP solutions.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.

Desirable

• CIPS qualification.
• Experience of international procurement and global supply chains, including Incoterms and landed-cost calculations.
• Experience of category management, supplier development and delivering measurable procurement improvements.

Why Join Westland Horticulture?

You will become part of a collaborative Group Procurement Team, working with colleagues across the business to strengthen supplier relationships, improve commercial performance and support the development of new products and opportunities.

Your contribution will directly support Westland’s operational and financial objectives, with the opportunity to make a measurable impact across our multi-site operations.