Estimating and Procurement Manager Location: Aylesford Salary: 40,000- 45,000 Hours: Full-time, Mon-Fri 8am-5:30pmWe are recruiting an Estimating and Procurement Manager to join a well-established retail manufacturer on a permanent basis. This is a key leadership role, managing a team of three, overseeing accurate quotations, strategic purchasing, supplier relations, and providing data-driven reporting to support production and procurement decisions.What you''ll do:Lead a small team, setting objectives, monitoring performance, and identifying training needsPrepare accurate job estimates for printed packaging products, factoring materials, machine use, labour, and customer requirementsDevelop and maintain pricing models aligned with company strategy and market benchmarksOversee all purchasing activities for raw materials, outsourced services, and production suppliesNegotiate with suppliers to ensure cost, quality, and service targets are metMonitor supplier performance, pricing trends, and material availability across the UK/EUProduce reports and KPIs on costs, estimate accuracy, material usage, and procurement performanceCollaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and Production teams to support client quote requestsImplement procurement strategies that support business goals and operational efficiencyWhat we''re looking for:Proven experience in estimating and procurement, ideally in a technical or packaging environmentPrevious supervisory or team leadership experience essentia