Purchasing Manager Metals Manufacturing

Nicholas Associates; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Life assurance

Pension plan

Healthcare plan

Free onsite parking

Gym membership discounts

Career development support

Job summary

A well-established UK manufacturer in South Yorkshire is looking for a Purchasing Manager to oversee supplier performance, negotiate contracts, and improve purchasing processes. Ideal candidates should have experience in procurement within manufacturing and strong negotiation skills. The position offers competitive benefits, including 33 days of holiday, and support for career development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in purchasing or procurement within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Knowledge of supply chain and lean principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee supplier performance, negotiate contracts, and improve purchasing processes.
• Forecast procurement needs in line with market trends.
• Lead and develop a small purchasing team, driving both performance and personal growth.
• Deliver cost reductions and track performance against clear KPIs.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure procurement aligns with operational requirements.

Skills

Technical drawing interpretation

Negotiation skills

Contract management

Knowledge of supply chain principles

Supply chain knowledge

Lean principles

Job description

Overview

We’re excited to be partnering with a well-established UK manufacturer, working with advanced technology to support leading OEMs across sectors like defence, construction, rail, and much more. With in-house expertise spanning laser cutting, CNC machining, fabrication, welding, and full assembly, they deliver complex projects from start to finish and they’re now looking for a Purchasing Manager to join their team. If you have proven experience in purchasing or procurement within a manufacturing or engineering environment, we would love to hear from you!

Position: Purchasing Manager

Sector: Metals manufacturing, CNC machining, welding, fabrication

Location: South Yorkshire

Salary: Negotiable according to experience

In this role, you’ll:

• Oversee supplier performance, negotiate contracts, and improve purchasing processes.
• Forecast procurement needs in line with market trends.
• Lead and develop a small purchasing team, driving both performance and personal growth.
• Deliver cost reductions and track performance against clear KPIs.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure procurement aligns with operational requirements.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in purchasing or procurement within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Knowledge of supply chain and lean principles.

What’s on offer:

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays).
• Life assurance, pension, and healthcare plan.
• Free onsite parking.
• Gym and retail membership discounts.
• Career development support through training and structured progression.
• A collaborative culture where people are supported and recognised.

How to apply:

• Option 1: Click the apply button. You don’t need an up-to-date CV; we can discuss whatever you have to hand.
• Option 2: Find Morgan Veness on LinkedIn and drop a message or connection request.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Engineering

Industries

• Engineering Services, Manufacturing, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing