Purchasing Manager

Travis Talent Ltd; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Barnsley is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to oversee the purchasing function and manage a small team. This office-based role involves supplier management, contract negotiation, and implementing purchasing strategies. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of relevant experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. A competitive salary of up to £67,000 is offered along with international travel opportunities to contribute to a growing business.

Benefits

Very competitive salary

Opportunity to travel internationally

Strong team interaction

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a senior purchasing or supply chain role.
• Background in engineering or manufacturing environments is highly desirable.
• Proven results in securing long-term partnerships and achieving cost savings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of two purchasing professionals.
• Manage a portfolio of global suppliers and achieve delivery targets.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Implement effective purchasing strategies and drive continuous improvements.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Leadership ability

Cost savings

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Education

CIPS or equivalent professional qualification

Job description

Overview

Purchasing Manager — Barnsley

Paying up to £67,000

Travis Talent are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a leading manufacturing client in Barnsley who are looking to appoint an experienced Purchasing Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established business in a pivotal role, managing the purchasing function and leading a small team.

This position is office based and will involve occasional international travel.

The Role

• Lead, develop and support a team of two purchasing professionals.
• Manage a portfolio of global suppliers with a significant spend, ensuring quality, cost and delivery targets are consistently achieved.
• Negotiate robust, commercially secure contracts with new and existing suppliers.
• Develop and maintain a structured, stable and competitive supply base, driving continuous improvement and best practice.
• Support New Product Introduction projects through to implementation.
• Implement effective purchasing strategies, including cost-down initiatives and dual sourcing.
• Oversee supplier audits, performance reporting and development.
• Work closely with production, engineering, logistics and other departments to ensure seamless material supply.

About You

• Were looking for an experienced purchasing professional with :

• At least 5 years experience in a senior purchasing, supply chain or commodity management role.
• A background in engineering or manufacturing environments (experience with steel, welded fabrications or machined components highly desirable).
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills, with proven results in achieving cost savings and securing long-term partnerships.
• Excellent leadership ability, with experience managing and developing teams.
• Confidence working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with tight timescales.
• A willingness and ability to travel internationally when required.
• Ideally, membership of CIPS or equivalent professional qualification.

What’s on Offer

• Very competitive salary
• Office-based role with strong team interaction
• Opportunity to travel internationally
• Chance to make a real impact in shaping and developing the purchasing strategy for a growing manufacturing business