Purchasing Manager

Reflect Recruitment Group; Grantham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Grantham-based manufacturing company is seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee procurement activities. The role involves managing supplier relationships and ensuring materials meet quality and delivery standards. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of procurement experience in manufacturing, possess CIPS Level 4 Diplomas, and demonstrate strong analytical skills. The position offers a full-time permanent contract with an annual salary range of £40,000 to £50,000.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Onsite parking

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in procurement/purchasing in a manufacturing/engineering environment.
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings/specifications and understand materials/components.
• Experience with RFQ processes, purchase orders, and supplier performance tracking.

Responsibilities

• Managing the company's global supply chain and annual spend.
• Develop, implement, and maintain procurement strategies.
• Monitor supplier performance and perform audits if needed.

Skills

Negotiating with suppliers

Cost analysis

Demand forecasting

ERP/MRP systems

Contract management

Education

CIPS Level 4 Diplomas in Procurement and Supply

Tools

ERP systems

MRP systems

Job description

Purchasing Manager

We are working with a leading Grantham based manufacturing company, which has undergone significant investment and transformation. The Purchasing Manager will oversee all procurement activities necessary to support production. You will be responsible for ensuring materials and services are purchased to technical, quality, cost, and delivery standards alongside managing supplier relationships, and contributing to cost-reduction and efficiency improvements within the business.

Key Responsibilities for this Role

• Managing a small team.


• Managing the company's global supply chain and the company annual spend


• Develop, implement and maintain procurement strategies aligned with business goals, production schedules, and cost-targets.


• Identify, evaluate, select and manage suppliers; negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing to obtain best value, quality, and lead times.


• Issue and manage purchase orders and ensure alignment with negotiated contracts and supplier performance.


• Work closely with other functions withing the business to forecast demand, support new product introductions, ensure specification compliance, and avoid production delays.


• Maintain and update procurement system data (ERP/MRP), RFQs, supplier records, cost bases, delivery schedules etc.


• Monitor supplier performance (on-time delivery, quality, cost variance), perform audits or corrective actions if needed.


• Analyse spends, identify cost saving opportunities and risk mitigation


• Maintain appropriate stock levels, manage lead times, ensure materials are available for production without excess inventory.


• Produce reports: cost reports, stock reports, supplier performance metrics and present to senior management as required.


• Ensure compliance with internal policies, industry and environmental standards

What kind of person are we looking for

• We would prefer the candidate to hold CIPS Level 4 Diplomas in Procurement and Supply


• 10+ years of experience in procurement / purchasing in a manufacturing / engineering environment


• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings/specifications and understand materials/components as well as their quality requirements.


• Experience negotiating with suppliers, contract management.


• Proficient with ERP/MRP systems; experience with RFQ processes, purchase orders, supplier performance tracking.


• Strong analytical skills: cost analysis, demand forecasting, data-driven decision making.


• Good organisational skills: ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, work under pressure to meet production deadlines

Benefits

• On offer is a full -time permanent contract with an annual salary of £40,000 to £50,000


• Working hours of Monday to Thursday 0800 to 1700 with an early finish on Friday


• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays


• Onsite parking


• Company pension scheme

Reflect Recruitment Group is acting as a Recruitment Business under the Employment Act 1973