Job Description:

Purchasing Manager

• Opportunity for a proven Purchasing Manager or Procurement Manager to join a highly profitable, growing engineering manufacturer with excellent tenure amongst the team. 
• Salary guide c£55,000 + wider bens. 
• Knowledge and experience of working within the engineering sector is required for this position.

We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead procurement activities within a bespoke, project-based manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for sourcing materials, fabricated components, specialist services, and long lead-time items to support the successful delivery of custom-engineered modules. You will also manage a small team of two Purchasing Assistants and oversee day-to-day purchasing operations.

The Purchasing Manager's Key Responsibilities

• Lead purchasing activities for bespoke manufacturing projects.
• Source and negotiate with suppliers of steel, aluminium, fabricated and machined components, consumables, and specialist subcontract services.
• Manage supplier relationships, contracts, pricing, delivery schedules, and purchasing risk.
• Ensure critical materials are procured and delivered in line with project timelines.
• Work closely with engineering, production, and project teams on BOMs, specifications, and design changes.
• Support tendering and cost-estimating activities through supplier engagement and pricing analysis.
• Manage and develop a team of two Purchasing Assistants.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve quality, delivery, and specification issues.
• Maintain purchasing records, authorise invoices, support stock reporting, and assist with audits.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, ISO standards, and relevant UK regulations.

The Purchasing Manager would suit:

• Proven purchasing experience within metal manufacturing, fabrication, engineering, or heavy industry.
• Strong knowledge of metal grades, specifications, certification requirements, and supply chains.
• Experience negotiating supplier contracts and managing material price fluctuations.
• Excellent commercial, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Previous team leadership experience.
• Sage 200 experience desirable but this can be taught.
• CIPS qualification (or working towards) preferred.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to play a key role in complex, high-value engineering projects.
• Leadership responsibility within a growing manufacturing business with a fantastic company culture (this is reflected within the length of tenure throughout the team).
• Collaborative working environment with engineering and project teams.

Reference: PR/(phone number removed)

To apply for the Purchasing Manager job, please send your CV to Joe Parker at Euro Projects Recruitment Ltd.

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