Purchasing Manager

Employment Solutions Ltd; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Employment Solutions Ltd in Rochdale is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead procurement across a heavy engineering site. You will establish cost-effective sourcing, manage budgets and working capital, and drive supply resilience for complex components, materials and services.

You will lead tendering, contract negotiations and the development of strategic supplier relationships globally, while mentoring the purchasing team and ensuring compliant, high-standard procurement processes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Purchasing Manager, Procurement Manager or Supply Chain Manager.
• Experience within a medium to heavy engineering environment.
• CIPS / MCIPS certified.
• HNC/HND or above in relevant subject.
• Strong ERP/MRP experience, preferable with SAP.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver site procurement strategies, managing purchasing budgets, expenditure, working capital and cost-saving initiatives aligned with wider commercial objectives.
• Lead sourcing, tendering, ITT/RFP processes and high-value contract negotiations, securing competitive pricing, favourable commercial terms, SLAs and robust contractual arrangements.
• Manage and develop domestic and international supplier networks, including supplier selection, auditing, performance management, risk mitigation and supply chain resilience.
• Support major capital expenditure projects, working closely with Engineering and Operations to procure heavy machinery and assets from initial specification through to delivery and deployment.
• Lead, mentor and develop the purchasing team while collaborating with Engineering, Quality, Operations and Finance to maintain material availability, compliance and high procurement standards.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiations

ERP / SAP experience

Education

HNC/HND or above

CIPS / MCIPS certified

Tools

SAP

Job description

An established heavy engineering manufacturer is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead procurement activity across a complex manufacturing site. This senior role will ensure cost-effective, resilient supply of engineered components, materials and services, while modernising procurement processes, managing commercial risk, negotiating high-value contracts and developing strategic supplier relationships globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver site procurement strategies, managing purchasing budgets, expenditure, working capital and cost-saving initiatives aligned with wider commercial objectives.
• Lead sourcing, tendering, ITT/RFP processes and high-value contract negotiations, securing competitive pricing, favourable commercial terms, SLAs and robust contractual arrangements.
• Manage and develop domestic and international supplier networks, including supplier selection, auditing, performance management, risk mitigation and supply chain resilience.
• Support major capital expenditure projects, working closely with Engineering and Operations to procure heavy machinery and assets from initial specification through to delivery and deployment.
• Lead, mentor and develop the purchasing team while collaborating with Engineering, Quality, Operations and Finance to maintain material availability, compliance and high procurement standards.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Purchasing Manager, Procurement Manager or Supply Chain Manager
• Experience within a medium to heavy engineering environment
• CIPS / MCIPS certified
• HNC/HND or above in relevant subject
• Strong ERP/MRP experience, preferable with SAP

Location: Rochdale

Permanent Full Time, 37.5 hours per week, Mon - Fri

Salary: £ Competitive (dependent on experience) + Bonus

Benefits: 11% combined pension, life assurance, private medical, bonus & more.