Purchasing Manager

Adept Resourcing; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Doncaster is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead the purchasing function. The role involves securing materials, providing leadership to the purchasing team, and improving supply chain performance. Candidates should have extensive experience in purchasing or supply chain management within relevant industries. Competitive salary of £30k to £40k along with opportunities for growth in a dynamic, hands-on environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Proven purchasing or supply chain management experience within manufacturing, automotive, engineering or LCV conversions.
• Strong understanding of machining, woodworking, fabrication and outsourced manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Production, Stores, Engineering and Operations.

Responsibilities

• Secure materials, components, and subcontracted services to support production.
• Provide hands-on leadership to the purchasing team with influence across the business.
• Focus on supplier relationships, process improvement and delivering cost savings.

Skills

Purchasing or supply chain management experience

Negotiation and communication skills

Supplier relationship management

Organizational and planning capabilities

Job description

Overview

Purchasing Manager - Manufacturing & Conversions Doncaster 30k to 40k

Ready to lead a high-performing purchasing function in a fast-paced manufacturing environment?

We're working with a market-leading LCV conversion specialist based in Doncaster who's looking for a commercially driven Purchasing Manager to take ownership of the purchasing team and drive supply chain performance.

You'll be responsible for securing materials, components, and subcontracted services (both in-house and external), ensuring production runs smoothly, on time, and within budget. This is a hands-on leadership role with real influence across the business, perfect for someone who thrives on building supplier relationships, improving processes, and delivering cost savings.

Responsibilities

• Secure materials, components, and subcontracted services to support production.
• Ensure production runs smoothly, on time and within budget.
• Provide hands-on leadership to the purchasing team with influence across the business.
• Focus on supplier relationships, process improvement and delivering cost savings.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven purchasing or supply chain management experience within manufacturing, automotive, engineering or LCV conversions.
• Strong understanding of machining, woodworking, fabrication and outsourced manufacturing processes.
• Experience managing and developing a purchasing team.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and supplier relationship skills.
• Strong organisational and planning capabilities with a focus on deadlines.
• Knowledge of ISO standards, quality systems and regulatory compliance (VCA desirable).
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Production, Stores, Engineering and Operations.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Purchasing Leadership
  • Lead, coach and develop the purchasing team to deliver a high-performing, proactive function.
  • Allocate workload, set priorities and ensure purchasing activity aligns with production needs.
  • Foster a culture of accuracy, urgency and commercial awareness.
• Material & Component Procurement
  • Source all parts and materials for LCV conversions on time and to specification.
  • Maximise internal manufacturing capability (Machine Shop/Wood Shop) before outsourcing.
  • Manage procurement from external suppliers (laser cutters, fabricators, component manufacturers).
  • Maintain accurate lead times, pricing and supplier data.
• Production Planning Support
  • Work closely with Operations, Production and Stores to align material availability with the production plan.
  • Identify supply risks and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Support forecasting, demand planning and stock optimisation.
• Supplier Management & Development
  • Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
  • Negotiate pricing, terms and service levels to achieve best value.
  • Monitor supplier performance, quality and delivery reliability.
  • Identify and onboard new suppliers to support capacity, cost and quality improvements.
• Cost Control & Commercial Management
  • Deliver cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality or compliance.
  • Ensure accurate pricing data for BOMs and costings.
  • Support budgeting and cost-tracking activities.
• Compliance & Quality
  • Ensure all purchased materials meet specifications, standards and regulatory requirements (including VCA Type Approval where applicable).
  • Support quality investigations and corrective actions related to purchased components.
  • Maintain purchasing documentation in line with ISO and internal audit requirements.
• Process Improvement
  • Improve purchasing processes, systems and reporting to enhance efficiency and visibility.
  • Introduce structured supplier reviews, KPI tracking and purchasing dashboards.
  • Support lean initiatives and continuous improvement across the supply chain.

What’s on Offer

• A key leadership role within a growing and evolving manufacturing environment.
• The opportunity to shape the purchasing function and influence operational performance.
• Competitive salary (30k to 40k) and benefits package.
• A dynamic, hands-on environment with clear opportunities for progression.

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