Purchasing manager

Purchasing Manager
South Yorkshire – Onsite
£45,000 – £55,000 + benefits

Drive real improvement across supply chain operations while shaping the future of purchasing strategy in a growing engineering business.
This is your opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership role where you’ll lead procurement activity, build supplier relationships, and ensure value is being delivered across all materials and subcontract processes.
It’s a high-impact position, ideal for someone with purchasing experience in engineering who’s ready to lead a team, develop new systems and support ongoing operational success.

Here’s how you’ll benefit:
Lead strategic procurement – You’ll own and develop procurement strategy across the business, ensuring suppliers are delivering maximum value in terms of cost, service and quality.
Cut waste and drive improvement – You’ll review existing supply chain processes, introduce KPIs, and lead cost-saving initiatives that streamline operations and reduce unnecessary spend.
Build strong supplier relationships – You’ll be a key point of contact for existing and new suppliers, ensuring clear communication, effective contract management and long-term partnerships.
Manage and develop a team – You’ll lead a small purchasing team, setting clear goals, providing coaching and supporting individual development.
Enjoy a stable, supportive environment – With strong leadership support, great team culture and onsite working, you’ll be joining a company that invests in its people and values a job well done.

What you’ll do:

• Implement and manage company-wide purchasing strategy
• Review supplier performance, negotiate contracts and improve procurement processes
• Monitor market trends and forecast procurement needs
• Lead the purchasing team and support individual growth and development
• Drive cost reduction across all supplier activity
• Ensure accurate tracking of purchasing data and introduce meaningful KPIs
• Collaborate with internal departments to meet operational needs
• Liaise with Accounts Payable to ensure timely and accurate payments

What you’ll bring:

• Experience in purchasing/procurement within an engineering or manufacturing environment
• Management experience – able to lead and develop a team
• Proven ability to negotiate, manage contracts and build supplier relationships
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
• Understanding of supply chain and procurement strategies
• CIPS qualification / relevant degree or extensive practical experience
• Strong IT skills, including Excel and purchasing systems

Sound like your next challenge?
We’d love to tell you more. Whether you’re actively looking or just curious, get in touch for a confidential chat.
To apply or find out more, contact us today.

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