Purchasing Manager

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Bolton seeks a Purchasing Manager to enhance procurement efficiency and build supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have robust procurement experience, preferably in engineering or construction, and will play a crucial role in shaping the procurement function. This is an opportunity to work within a forward-thinking team, contributing to significant projects while receiving a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Annual car allowance

Annual bonus scheme (dependant on performance)

Company pension scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

High street brand and Gym Membership discounts

Qualifications

• Solid procurement experience, ideally in heavy engineering or construction.
• Proven success in managing end-to-end supply chain operations.

Responsibilities

• Shape a best-in-class procurement function for timely sourcing of goods and services.
• Lead a small team and support high-value tenders.
• Contribute to project planning and financial forecasting.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier Relationship Management

Cost Saving Identification

Continuous Improvement

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Client:

Jackson Hogg

Location:

bolton, greater manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Purchasing Manager

Salary: Dependant on Experience

Jackson Hogg is delighted to be supporting a growing project engineering business on the appointment of a Purchasing Manager. With projects delivered across the UK, Europe, and Asia, the company continues to expand its capabilities and strengthen its supply chain and is looking for a dynamic Purchasing and Procurement professional to join the team.

About the Role

Due to growth, this is a newly created position. As Purchasing Manager, you’ll join a collaborative, forward-thinking team, playing a vital role in both operational and strategic procurement activities.

Your remit will include the tasks of shaping a best-in-class procurement function that ensures goods and services are sourced on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The role isn’t just about managing the buying process, it’s also about building rapport and supplier relationships, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and driving continuous improvement and best practice within procurement.

You’ll also lead a small but capable team, support high-value tenders, and contribute to key business functions like project planning, financial forecasting, and post-project reviews.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone with solid procurement experience, ideally coming from a heavy engineering or construction background with proven success in managing end-to-end supply chain operations.

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape and grow a procurement function within a business that values autonomy, accountability, and innovation. You’ll be trusted to make a difference, supported by a collaborative and forward-thinking leadership team.

In addition to a competitve base salary, the client if offering a wider package including:

• Annual car allowance
• Annual bonus scheme (dependant on performance)
• Company pension scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Highstreet brand and Gym Membership discounts

For more information and to apply, please get in touch with Skye Madden - Managing Consultant at Jackson Hogg.