Purchasing Manager

ZipRecruiter; Grantham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a Purchasing Manager in Grantham to lead procurement activities and oversee a global supply chain. Ideal candidates will have procurement experience in a manufacturing environment, strong technical skills, and excellent communication abilities. This is a key role within a well-established engineering business that is expanding and investing in new technologies.

Qualifications

• Experienced in procurement or purchasing within a heavy manufacturing/engineering environment.
• Strong technical understanding, with the ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering procurement strategies aligned with business goals.
• Managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts and ensuring best value.
• Overseeing purchase orders and supplier performance.

Skills

Procurement experience in manufacturing

Technical understanding

Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems

Excellent communication skills

Leadership qualities

Job description

Job Description

Purchasing Manager – Grantham - £45,000 - £50,000

Elevation Recruitment Group are working with a well-established engineering business in Grantham who are looking to recruit Purchasing Manager.

It’s a very exciting time to join as the business has recently undergone significant investment and transformation with expansion of product lines, modern fabrication machinery, upgraded facilities and a growing workforce.

The Role

As Purchasing Manager, you will take responsibility for the company’s procurement activities, overseeing a global supply chain. This key role will see you lead a small team and ensure the supply of materials, components and services to meet production needs.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Developing and delivering procurement strategies aligned with business goals and cost targets
• Managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts and ensuring best value on quality, cost and lead times
• Overseeing purchase orders, supplier performance and compliance with standards and regulations
• Collaborating with design, planning, quality and production teams to support new product introductions and meet demand forecasts
• Analysing spend, identifying cost saving opportunities and mitigating supply chain risks
• Producing reports and presenting procurement performance to senior management

The Person

We are looking for a Purchasing Manager with proven experience in manufacturing or engineering environments. You will be commercially minded, technically capable, and confident leading supplier negotiations.

Skills and experience required:

• Experienced in procurement or purchasing within a heavy manufacturing/engineering environment
• Strong technical understanding, with the ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and RFQ processes
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership qualities and a focus on continuous improvement

About Elevation

Elevation Recruitment Group is a specialist recruitment consultancy that helps people build long-term, successful careers. We work across a wide range of industries and disciplines with a focus on making recruitment feel more human, more honest and more effective. We are specialists in every function and experts in every hire. Check out our website to find out more.