Director of Purchasing

Director of Purchasing | Newcastle-under-Lyme | Competitive Salary + Benefits

Shape the Future of Public Spaces with Broxap

At Broxap Ltd, we manufacture street furniture and shape the everyday experiences of people across the UK. From iconic litter & recycling bins and bollards to innovative shelters and seating units, our durable, design-led products are trusted across the public and private sectors.

As we continue to grow, we’re searching for a Director of Purchasing — a commercially astute, strategically minded procurement leader — to join our senior leadership team and take charge of our purchasing operation.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence company-wide success at a critical stage of growth.

The Role: Director of Purchasing

Reporting directly to the Manufacturing Director, you will oversee the entire procurement function, managing a team of six experienced buyers, and take ownership of the sourcing strategy for steel, components, and subcontract services — predominantly in the UK, but overseas also.

You will be accountable for ensuring quality, cost-efficiency, and continuity of supply across a complex supply chain, while also driving rebate income, cost savings, and supplier performance improvements.

Why Broxap?

• Work with a respected UK manufacturer with an impressive heritage and future vision
• Join a dynamic, quality-driven leadership team
• Influence real change across purchasing, supply chain, and manufacturing functions
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Opportunity to shape procurement strategy and create measurable impact

Key Responsibilities of the Director of Purchasing:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of buyers across multiple procurement categories.
• Design and implement a procurement strategy focused on cost reduction, value engineering, and supplier optimisation.
• Manage offshore purchasing and build resilient international supplier relationships.
• Negotiate long-term supplier agreements, including rebate and incentive-based contracts.
• Monitor market trends (particularly steel) to manage supply risks and drive competitive advantage.
• Drive key KPIs including; Total cost savings, Supplier OTIF (On-Time In-Full), Lead time reduction, Inventory turnover & PO accuracy, Rebate income & supplier compliance
• Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, engineering, and finance teams.
• Champion ERP and reporting system improvements to enhance procurement visibility and accuracy.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum 10 years of procurement experience, with at least 3 years in a senior/leadership role within manufacturing.
• Proven success sourcing steel and fabrication components for manufacturing or construction.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and experience with international suppliers.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAGE/Sicon preferred) and procurement analytics.
• A hands-on, performance-driven leader with the ability to influence at all levels.

Ready to Lead the Charge?

If you're a confident purchasing professional with a passion for building robust, value-focused supply chains, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help Broxap continue setting the standard in British manufacturing.