Purchasing Manager

ProTech Recruitment Ltd; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An electronics business in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead a team and manage significant spend. This high-impact role requires strong experience in Semiconductor or related fields. The ideal candidate will drive improvements and have the autonomy to implement new strategies that enhance purchasing processes. If you're ready to make a real difference, this may be the perfect opportunity.

Qualifications

• Experience in Semiconductor / Electronics / CEM / OEM environments is essential.
• Must have a proactive approach to managing outcomes.
• Strong ability to break down BOMs and explain cost structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of four and manage a large spend.
• Drive changes across purchasing and supply chain activities.
• Modernise processes and purchasing strategy.

Skills

Proven purchasing experience

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Ability to influence

Organisational skills

Job description

Purchasing Manager, Electronics, Hemel Hempstead

An electronics business in Hemel Hempstead is looking for a hands‑on, commercially sharp Purchasing Manager with strong Semiconductor, CEM or OEM experience. This is a high‑impact role where you'll lead a team of four, own a large spend and drive real change across purchasing and supply chain activity.

Purchasing Manager Experience:

• Proven purchasing experience within Semiconductor / Electronics / CEM / OEM environments
• A proactive, get stuck in style, not just allocating, but owning outcomes
• Strong negotiation, supplier management and analytical skills
• Ability to influence, implement improvements and make measurable change
• Confident breaking down BOMs and explaining cost structures
• Sharp, organised, and able to drive a clear plan

Why this Purchasing Manager role:

• High visibility and influence
• Autonomy to modernise processes and purchasing strategy
• Opportunity to implement improvements, including KARDEX integration
• A role where your impact will be seen and valued

If you're a driven Purchasing Manager ready to make a real difference, we'd love to speak with you.