Purchasing Manager

Wabtec Corporation; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider in manufacturing is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead their procurement operations in Lincoln. The successful candidate will drive supplier performance, cost control, and compliance with quality standards. Key responsibilities include developing purchasing strategies, negotiating with suppliers, and managing purchasing budgets. Ideal candidates should possess a relevant bachelor’s degree and proven experience in an engineering environment. This full-time position offers competitive compensation in a dynamic workplace.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Purchasing Manager in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• P&L experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement function ensuring timely acquisition of materials.
• Develop purchasing strategies aligned with company goals.
• Negotiate supplier pricing and performance.
• Manage budgets and deliver cost savings.

Skills

Strategic purchasing

Supplier negotiation

Cost control

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, or engineering

Professional certifications (CIPS, CPSM)

Six Sigma / Lean qualification

Job description

Who will you be working with?

Napier Turbocharger, a Wabtec Company, has an exciting opportunity for a Purchasing Manager to join a well‑established business that designs, manufactures, and tests industrial turbochargers supplied into the Power Generation, Marine, and Rail Traction industries.

Role

Purchasing Manager

Salary

£Competitive

Location

LN5 7FD, Lincoln

Hours

Monday to Thursday 07:30am to 15:45pm and Friday 07:30am to 15:15pm

Contract Type

Permanent, Full‑Time

How will you make a difference?

We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead our procurement function and ensure the timely, cost‑effective acquisition of materials, components, and services for engineering projects. This role is critical in driving supplier performance, cost control and compliance with quality standards while supporting operational efficiency and business objectives.

What will your typical day look like?

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies aligned with company goals and project timelines.
• Forecast material requirements and manage MOQ and lead times.
• Engage in S&OP processes to support production planning.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive pricing and favourable terms.
• Monitor supplier performance against KPIs and long‑term agreements.
• Manage purchasing budgets and deliver cost savings without compromising quality.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Quality and Engineering teams to meet technical specifications.
• Lead and develop the purchasing team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Prepare reports on purchasing activities, supplier performance and cost analysis.
• Regular overseas travel and management of teams across multiple time zones.

What do we want to know about you?

• Ideally you will have a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, engineering or equivalent experience.
• Professional certifications (CIPS, CPSM) are desirable.
• Six Sigma / Lean qualification preferred.
• Proven experience as a Purchasing Manager or similar role in an engineering / manufacturing environment.
• P&L experience is advantageous.

If you don’t have all the above criteria don’t worry, we would still like to hear from you as we live our values always put people first and strive to expand what is possible.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value‑added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation and world‑class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital‑rail‑and‑transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately ~27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfil that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognise that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Apply today!

Legal authorisation to work in the UK is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Please note that we do not accept agency candidate submissions without a formalised agreement with Wabtec Talent Acquisition. If you are an agency/third‑party recruiter and have not been engaged by Wabtec for this search, we do not owe you a fee if you submit a candidate to the applicant tracking system that is ultimately hired.