Purchasing Manager

Rednal Recruitment Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist Electro-Mechanical Design company in the UK seeks an experienced Purchasing Manager to join their management team. The role demands expertise in procurement practices and supply chain management, along with strong analytical and leadership skills. Offering a competitive salary, profit-related bonus, and hybrid working options, this position is ideal for candidates with a background in manufacturing or industrial settings.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Profit related quarterly bonus

Pension

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Procurement/Purchasing Manager in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong knowledge of procurement practices and supply chain management.
• Familiarity with manufacturing materials and production timelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement processes and supplier negotiations.
• Oversee vendor relationships and maintain supply chain efficiency.
• Analyze procurement data and trends to optimize costs.

Skills

Procurement practices

Supply chain management

Vendor negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Supply Chain Management

Industrial Engineering

Business or related field

CIPS, APICS certification

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement software

Job description

Our client is a specialist Electro-Mechanical Design/Manufacture company. We are currently seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to join their management team. Our client is an excellent employer offering a flexible working environment and an attractive benefits package.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Profit related quarterly bonus
• Pension
• Hybrid working (up to 2 days per week from home)Standard 4.5 day week with flexible start/finish times

Qualifications and experience sought

• Proven experience as a Procurement/Purchasing Manager - preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong knowledge of procurement practices, supply chain management and vendor negotiation.
• Familiarity with manufacturing materials (e.g. metals, plastics, electronics) and production timelines.
• Proficient in ERP systems and procurement software.
• Excellent analytical, communication and leadership skills.
• Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business or related field.
• CIPS, APICS certification (or equivalent) is a plus.

For more information please apply or contact Jim Lander at Rednal Recruitment Ltd. We look forward to hearing from you!