Purchasing Manager

Ford & Stanley Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead a procurement team in Shirebrook. Responsibilities include managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and implementing cost-saving initiatives. The ideal candidate has proven procurement experience in manufacturing and strong negotiation skills. This role offers a competitive salary and is full-time on-site.

Qualifications

• Proven procurement experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong negotiation skills with a track record of cost reduction.
• Deep understanding of supply base cost drivers.
• Experience managing strategic supplier relationships.
• Proficiency in MRP/ERP systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement of direct and indirect materials and services.
• Manage and mentor the on-site procurement team.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to source optimal products.
• Negotiate contracts and establish service level agreements.
• Build long-term supplier partnerships and improve performance.
• Monitor material markets for cost management.
• Implement cost-saving initiatives and report progress.
• Work closely with engineering, production, and quality teams.
• Manage inventory and reduce obsolete stock.
• Deliver KPIs focused on cost, cash, quality, and service.

Skills

Proven procurement experience in manufacturing

Strong negotiation skills

Understanding of supply base cost drivers

Experience managing strategic supplier relationships

Proficiency in MRP/ERP systems

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving mindset

Education

CIPS Level 4

Job description

Overview

Purchasing Manager Shirebrook, Mansfield GBP48,000 GBP50,000 per annum Full-time 5 days on-site

Are you an experienced procurement professional with a background in manufacturing or engineering? We re seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead a dynamic procurement team and drive strategic sourcing initiatives at our site in Shirebrook.

About the Role

Reporting to the Group Supply Chain & Procurement Director, you ll be responsible for ensuring the effective sourcing and expediting of all materials to support business operations. You ll play a key role in managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and driving cost efficiencies across the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement of direct and indirect materials and services, with a focus on engineering/manufacturing categories.
• Manage and mentor the on-site procurement team, aligning with group strategy.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to source optimal products for projects.
• Negotiate contracts and establish framework/service level agreements.
• Build long-term supplier partnerships and improve performance.
• Monitor material markets to support cost management and inflation control.
• Implement cost-saving initiatives and report monthly progress.
• Work closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to resolve material issues.
• Manage inventory, reduce obsolete stock, and establish safety stock levels.
• Deliver KPIs focused on cost, cash, quality, and service.
• Support ad hoc projects and business needs.

What We re Looking For

• Proven procurement experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong negotiation skills with a track record of cost reduction.
• Deep understanding of supply base cost drivers.
• Experience managing strategic supplier relationships.
• Proficiency in MRP/ERP systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

CIPS Level 4 (preferred).

Close date: 03/11/2025

About Ford & Stanley group

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to the boardroom.

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