Purchasing Manager

JR United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering business is seeking a Purchasing Manager in Watford to enhance its procurement function. This role offers collaboration within a dynamic team, focusing on strategic procurement, supplier relationship management, and operational improvement. You will play a key role in optimizing supply chain operations within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Annual car allowance

Annual bonus (performance-dependent)

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on high street brands and gym memberships

Qualifications

• Solid procurement experience, preferably in heavy engineering or construction.
• Experience managing supply chain operations end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement function to source goods and services on time and within budget.
• Manage supplier relationships and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Lead a small team and support high-value tenders.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supplier relationship management

Cost-saving identification

Continuous improvement

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Purchasing Manager, Watford, Hertfordshire

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Client:

Jackson Hogg

Location:

Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Purchasing Manager

Salary: Dependent on Experience

Jackson Hogg is supporting a growing project engineering business with the appointment of a Purchasing Manager. The company delivers projects across the UK, Europe, and Asia, and is expanding its capabilities and supply chain. The role seeks a dynamic Procurement professional to join the team.

About the Role

This is a newly created position due to growth. As Purchasing Manager, you will join a collaborative team, playing a key role in operational and strategic procurement activities.

Your responsibilities include developing a procurement function that sources goods and services on time, within budget, and to high standards. The role involves managing supplier relationships, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and driving continuous procurement improvements.

You will lead a small team, support high-value tenders, and contribute to business functions like project planning, financial forecasting, and post-project reviews.

What You’ll Bring

Solid procurement experience, preferably from heavy engineering or construction, with success in managing supply chain operations end-to-end.

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity to develop a procurement function within a business that values autonomy, accountability, and innovation. You will be supported by a collaborative leadership team.

The package includes:

• Annual car allowance
• Annual bonus (performance-dependent)
• Company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts on high street brands and gym memberships

For more information and application details, contact Skye Madden, Managing Consultant at Jackson Hogg.