Purchasing Manager

We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to take ownership of procurement across two engineering and manufacturing sites. This is a high-impact role responsible for moving the business from site-led buying to a centralised, strategic procurement function, driving cost savings, consistency, and commercial improvement across the group. You will manage both:

• High-volume, stock-driven procurement (processing/manufacturing environment)
• Low-volume, high-spec, project-based purchasing (precision engineering/machining), Develop and lead the group procurement strategy across 2 sites
• Consolidate spend and implement group-wide sourcing strategies
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and supplier agreements to drive cost savings
• Manage supplier performance, relationships, and commercial terms
• Improve stock control, usage forecasting, and inventory optimisation
• Support project/engineering teams with reactive and technical purchasing
• Introduce rebate structures and long-term supply agreements
• Support commercial teams with cost data and bid input
• Improve procurement processes, systems, and reporting across the group
  
  Proven procurement experience within engineering, manufacturing, or industrial environments
• Strong background in multi-site purchasing or group-level procurement
• Experience with raw materials, metals, or engineered components
• Track record of delivering measurable cost savings and margin improvement
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Comfortable operating both strategically and hands-on
• Strong commercial awareness and data-driven decision making
Desirable
• CIPS qualification (or working towards MCIPS)
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and procurement analytics
• Exposure to both high-volume and project-based manufacturing environments
• Lean / Continuous Improvement / Six Sigma exposure (Bonus but not essential)