Buyer/ Purchasing Lead (Manufacturing/ Engineering)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Procurement professional in Barnsley to oversee supplier relations and lead the purchasing team. This role involves negotiating contracts and ensuring effective procurement processes within a manufacturing environment. Candidates should have a background in purchasing or procurement, along with strong negotiation skills. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a salary up to £67,000. The position may involve international travel for engaging with global suppliers.

Benefits

Annual Bonus

25 Days Holiday

Private Healthcare

Life Insurance

5% Pension

Training

Progression

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, procurement or buyer roles within a manufacturing or engineering setting.
• Ability to develop supplier relationships and negotiate contracts.
• Experience with MRP systems and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee supplier portfolio and negotiate contracts.
• Lead and coach the purchasing team.
• Manage MRP purchasing and supplier performance.

Skills

Negotiation

Team leadership

Supplier relationship management

Job description

Location: Barnsley

Salary & Benefits: Up to £67,000 + Travel Aboard + Annual Bonus + 25 Days Holiday + Private Healthcare + Life Insurance + 5% Pension + Training + Progression

Are you from a Purchasing/Buyer/Procurement background with experience working within a manufacturing or engineering environment looking to join a cutting‑edge, global leader in mobile elevated work platforms? This role offers ongoing training, genuine progression routes and the chance to shape a world‑class supplier base.

Join a close‑knit, family‑feel organisation that has grown into one of the world's leading privately owned designers and manufacturers of mobile elevated work platforms, supplying customers in over 40 countries and operating from state‑of‑the‑art UK centres of excellence. The company has more than 400 employees and offers excellent long‑term career prospects, continual development and the chance to make a real impact.

In the role you will oversee the supplier base for the Hoyland site, working closely with the Milton Keynes purchasing team to manage key commodity groups. You will lead, support and coach the purchasing team, develop supplier relationships, negotiate commercially secure long‑term agreements, support new product introduction projects and ensure the smooth scheduling, procurement and delivery of materials through MRP. International travel will be required to engage with global suppliers and ensure world‑class supply chain performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee supplier portfolio, negotiate contracts and develop global supply base
• Lead, coach and develop the purchasing team while supporting NPI and supplier improvement projects
• Manage MRP purchasing, delivery schedules, cost‑down activities and supplier performance

Key Requirements

• Buyer/ Purchasing/ Procurement background
• Experience working within a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Based in Barnsley

Reference Number: BBBH22987

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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