Procurement & Purchasing Manager

Procurement/Purchasing Manager

Bedworth, Warwickshire

£50,000 - £60,000

Monday to Thursday, 07:00 - 16:30

We are recruiting for a Procurement / Purchasing Manager to lead purchasing activities across a well-established automotive manufacturing business in Coventry.

This is a key role, working closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering and Quality, with responsibility for supplier performance, cost reduction, material availability and supporting the overall competitiveness and profitability of the business.

The Role

Leading and managing the Purchasing team and wider purchasing activities
Developing and implementing purchasing strategies aligned with business and customer requirements
Managing procurement of direct and indirect materials within an automotive Tier 1 environment
Sourcing, negotiating and managing suppliers across cost, quality, delivery and service
Driving supplier cost reduction, value engineering and continuous improvement
Managing supplier performance, audits and development
Working closely with Planning to ensure material availability and production continuity
Supporting NPI and new programme launches through effective supplier management
Owning KPIs covering cost, quality, inventory and supplier performance
Supporting inventory optimisation and working capital improvements
Ensuring purchasing activity meets customer requirements and industry standards, including IATF 16949
Reporting on purchasing performance, supplier metrics and cost saving initiativesAbout You

We are looking for an experienced Procurement / Purchasing professional with a strong background in automotive manufacturing and supplier management.

You will ideally have:

Minimum 5 years' purchasing or procurement experience within automotive manufacturing
Experience within a Tier 1 automotive environment
Strong understanding of supply chain and customer driven manufacturing
Experience managing direct material commodities and supplier negotiations
Proven track record of delivering cost savings and operational improvements
Strong commercial awareness and supplier management experience
Knowledge of supplier development, APQP and quality standards
Experience managing supply continuity within a manufacturing environment
MCIPS qualified or working towards qualification, desirable
Strong communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills
A results driven approach with the ability to drive accountability and continuous improvementThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Procurement / Purchasing professional to take ownership of the purchasing function within an established automotive manufacturer, with the autonomy to drive supplier performance, reduce costs and make a genuine commercial impact.

If this role is of interest, please apply directly or send your CV
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed