Purchasing Manager

Omega Resource Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering and manufacturing firm is seeking a Purchasing Manager for their Gloucestershire office. The role involves leading a team of Buyers, developing sourcing strategies, and collaborating cross-functionally. Candidates should have proven experience in purchasing or supply chain management within a fast-paced manufacturing setting. This position offers competitive salary, car allowance, and additional benefits including 27 days of annual leave and private healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Car Allowance

27 days Annual leave + bank holidays

Private Healthcare

Enhanced pension plan

Share ownership plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Purchasing and/or Supply Chain Management.
• Strong track record in leading purchasing-related initiatives.
• In-depth knowledge of purchasing systems and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Buyers and support functions.
• Act as primary escalation point for purchasing-related issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve procurement.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Supplier relationship management

Change management

Job description

Purchasing Manager

Gloucestershire

Competitive Salary + Car Allowance

Engineering and Manufacturing

Hybrid

My client who are a global engineering and manufacturing business are currently seeking a Purchasing Manager at their Gloucestershire based head office.

Responsibilities Purchasing Manager

• Lead, develop and support a team of Buyers, Supplier Quality, Supplier Development and support functions, ensuring capability growth, clear accountability, and high performance through coaching, mentoring and structured development plans.
• Act as the primary escalation point for purchasing-related issues within the team, ensuring timely resolution and continuous improvement in decision-making processes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Planning, Engineering, Quality and other internal stakeholders to support early engagement, alignment, and improved procurement outcomes.
• Develop and maintain sourcing strategies with a three-year outlook, ensuring alignment with business objectives, Global Procurement strategies, sustainability goals and risk mitigation plans.
• Support Buyers in leading supplier relationship management activities, fostering long-term partnerships and ensuring supplier performance aligns with expectations across Quality, Cost, Delivery, Innovation and Sustainability (QCDIS).
• Support the purchasing aspects of New Product Introduction (NPI) and Value Stream activities, enabling early supplier involvement and timely material readiness.
• Oversee and coordinate tendering, cost analysis and whole-life value assessments to ensure robust sourcing decisions and best Value for Money.
• Ensure continuity of supply through effective operational oversight and by resolving issues that impact procurement execution or supplier performance, including invoice payments and other cross-functional department activities.

Qualifications / Experience Purchasing Manager

• Proven experience in Purchasing and/or Supply Chain Management with team leadership responsibilities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Proven track record in leading purchasing-related change and project management initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing at multiple organisational levels.
• In-depth knowledge of purchasing systems, policies, and best practices.
• Exposure to international procurement operations and supplier networks.
• Understanding of import/export procedures and documentation.

What we can offer

• Competitive Salary
• Car Allowance
• 27 days Annual leave + bank holidays
• Private Healthcare
• Enhanced pension plan
• Share ownership plan

For more information on this role please contact Nick Sollis on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.