Purchasing Manager

White Label Recruitment Ltd; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering manufacturer is seeking a Purchasing Manager to manage a £10M+ supplier spend and drive procurement strategies. You will lead cost control, supplier negotiation, and foster team development. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of senior procurement experience, ideally in manufacturing/engineering, with a solid understanding of MRP systems. The role includes competitive benefits and opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

5% employer pension contribution

Life insurance cover

Health scheme (family included)

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• 5+ years in senior procurement or supply chain within manufacturing/engineering.
• Background in sourcing steel, fabrications, and machined components.
• Experience managing supplier audits, contracts, and cost-reduction programmes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a £10M+ supplier spend across critical engineering commodities.
• Lead negotiation of supplier agreements with focus on quality, delivery, and cost.
• Develop a global supply base with dual sourcing and contingency planning.

Skills

Senior procurement experience

Supplier negotiation skills

Cost-reduction strategies

Technical understanding

Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Experience in lean environments

Education

CIPS qualification or working towards

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Job Title: Purchasing Manager

Location: Hoyland, Barnsley

Salary: £67,000

Job Type: Permanent

A rare opportunity to join a global engineering manufacturer in a senior procurement role. As Purchasing Manager, you'll lead supplier strategy, cost control, and team development across a £10M+ spend portfolio. You'll oversee global sourcing, supplier performance, contract negotiation, and MRP processes, while supporting growth, quality, and delivery targets across two sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a £10M+ supplier spend across critical engineering commodities
• Lead negotiation of supplier agreements with focus on quality, delivery, and cost
• Develop a global supply base with dual sourcing and contingency planning
• Audit and approve suppliers based on financial, technical, and quality criteria
• Support supplier selection through tendering, benchmarking, and market analysis
• Implement supplier scorecards and lead performance reviews
• Drive cost-down initiatives through negotiation and value engineering
• Coordinate sourcing and project support for New Product Introductions (NPIs)
• Monitor material flow and purchasing parameters through MRP systems
• Lead supplier recovery plans and improvement projectsPromote lean and ethical purchasing across the business
• Collaborate with engineering and production to align procurement and build plans
• Maintain structured communication with group procurement and other sites
• Identify and mitigate risks across the supply chain
• Develop and embed formal processes and continuous improvement in the team
• Support logistics planning and delivery schedule optimisation

Experience & Skills

• 5+ years in senior procurement or supply chain within manufacturing/engineering
• Background in sourcing steel, fabrications, and machined components
• Experience managing supplier audits, contracts, and cost-reduction programmes
• Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Strong technical understanding and commercial negotiation skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and procurement planning tools
• Experience in lean environments and single-piece flow desirable

Desirable

• CIPS qualified or actively working towards

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service to 30)
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Life insurance cover
• Health scheme (dental/optical - family included)
• Cycle to work scheme

Apply now to take ownership of a strategic purchasing function in a fast-paced, innovative manufacturing environment