Purchasing Manager

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Procurement Manager to join a well-established and growing structural steel fabrication business. This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional with a strong background in manufacturing, engineering, construction, or structural steel to take ownership of the procurement function and play a key role in supporting the company's continued growth.

• Manage the day-to-day procurement and purchasing activities across the business.
• Source and negotiate the purchase of steel, fabrication materials, components, consumables and subcontracted services.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers while identifying new and alternative sources.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times and supply agreements to achieve best commercial value.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations, ensuring purchases meet required quality, cost and delivery specifications.
• Work closely with production and project teams to ensure materials are available when required.
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules, quality and reliability.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve procurement efficiency.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and ensure procurement activity is appropriately documented.
• Manage supplier issues, shortages, delays and quality concerns through to resolution.
• Assist with forecasting material requirements and maintaining appropriate stock levels.
• Ensure procurement activities support project deadlines and production schedules.
• Continually review the supply chain to identify efficiencies, cost savings and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure purchasing activity complies with company procedures and commercial requirements.

• 4+ years' experience in procurement/purchasing within structural steel, steel fabrication

Full benefits package can be sent upon request - including medical insurance, dental, 401K with % match, PTO, bonus etc.