Purchasing Manager

An established heavy engineering manufacturer is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead procurement activity across a complex manufacturing site. This senior role will ensure cost-effective, resilient supply of engineered components, materials and services, while modernising procurement processes, managing commercial risk, negotiating high-value contracts and developing strategic supplier relationships globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver site procurement strategies, managing purchasing budgets, expenditure, working capital and cost-saving initiatives aligned with wider commercial objectives.
• Lead sourcing, tendering, ITT/RFP processes and high-value contract negotiations, securing competitive pricing, favourable commercial terms, SLAs and robust contractual arrangements.
• Manage and develop domestic and international supplier networks, including supplier selection, auditing, performance management, risk mitigation and supply chain resilience.
• Support major capital expenditure projects, working closely with Engineering and Operations to procure heavy machinery and assets from initial specification through to delivery and deployment.
• Lead, mentor and develop the purchasing team while collaborating with Engineering, Quality, Operations and Finance to maintain material availability, compliance and high procurement standards.