We are exclusively supporting an established and growing engineering and manufacturing business with the appointment of a Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement or supply chain professional to take ownership of the purchasing function, lead a small team and play a key role in improving supplier performance, reducing costs and strengthening the overall supply chain.
The role would suit someone who is strategic but hands-on, with the confidence to improve processes while remaining involved in the day-to-day operation.
The Role Reporting to the Operations Director, you will lead the purchasing and supply chain function, working closely with Planning, Inventory, Engineering, Operations and Finance.
Key responsibilities will include:
Managing and developing the purchasing/procurement team
Developing procurement and sourcing strategies
Managing key supplier relationships and commercial negotiations
Driving supplier performance across cost, quality and delivery
Identifying and delivering cost-saving opportunities
Managing supply risks, shortages and long-lead-time components
Ensuring material availability supports production and customer requirements
Developing alternative suppliers and improving supply chain resilience
Working closely with Engineering on value engineering and cost reduction
Working closely with Finance on budgets, costs and working capital
Improving procurement processes, systems and automation
Developing supplier and procurement KPIs
Maximising the use of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Driving continuous improvement across the supply chain function
About You We are looking for an experienced Supply Chain Manager, Purchasing Manager, Procurement Manager or Senior Buyer with a strong manufacturing or engineering background.
You will ideally have:
Minimum 5 years' experience within procurement, purchasing or supply chain
Previous experience managing and developing a team
Strong supplier management and negotiation experience
Proven experience delivering cost savings
Strong commercial and financial awareness
Strong Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central experience
Experience using ERP/MRP systems
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong stakeholder management skills
Experience working closely with Finance
A hands-on, proactive approach
Excellent communication skills
Experience within engineering, mechanical or electrical manufacturing would be advantageous, as would experience of high-mix, low-volume manufacturing, international sourcing and CIPS.
What's on Offer?
£60,000 - £65,000 salary, negotiable depending on experience
Permanent, full-time position
Primarily on-site
Flexible start times of 7am, 8am or 9am
Potential 9-day fortnight for the right candidate
Up to 7.5% employer pension contribution
Private healthcare
Life assurance
Full company sick pay, including up to 4 weeks at 100% following successful completion of probation
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work scheme
Holiday purchase scheme
Long service awards
Training and development opportunities
Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives
Why Apply? This is a key role within a growing manufacturing business where you will have genuine opportunity to shape the purchasing function, develop a team, improve systems, strengthen supplier relationships and deliver measurable commercial savings.
If you are an experienced purchasing or supply chain professional looking for a role offering both strategic influence and hands-on responsibility, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV, salary expectations and notice period to (url removed)
Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please call Victoria on (phone number removed).
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence
Salary description
£60000.00 - £65000.00 per year