Global Purchasing Lead — Manufacturing & Engineering

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Buyer/ Purchasing Lead based in Barnsley, UK. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £67,000 along with travel abroad, an annual bonus, 25 days holiday, and additional benefits like private healthcare. The successful candidate will oversee supplier management and negotiate contracts while leading a dedicated purchasing team within a dynamic engineering environment. Opportunities for training and progression are available within this well-established company.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Private healthcare

Life insurance

5% pension

Training and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing or procurement within manufacturing or engineering.
• Ability to lead a team and develop supplier relationships.
• Experience with international supplier engagement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee supplier portfolio and negotiate contracts.
• Lead and develop the purchasing team.
• Manage purchasing schedules and supplier performance.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Market research

Purchasing knowledge

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Buyer/ Purchasing Lead based in Barnsley, UK. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £67,000 along with travel abroad, an annual bonus, 25 days holiday, and additional benefits like private healthcare. The successful candidate will oversee supplier management and negotiate contracts while leading a dedicated purchasing team within a dynamic engineering environment. Opportunities for training and progression are available within this well-established company.