Purchasing Manager

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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed