Purchasing & Procurement Manager

Ambitions Personnel; Grantham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering and manufacturing organisation based in Grantham seeks an experienced Purchasing & Procurement Manager to lead their procurement function. You will manage a £25m annual budget and a team of two, driving supplier relationships and ensuring effective material delivery. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in procurement and a technical background in engineering, alongside strong negotiation skills. This role offers a competitive salary up to £50,000, a company pension scheme, and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Early finish on Fridays

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in procurement/purchasing within engineering or manufacturing.
• Solid technical background with the ability to interpret engineering drawings/specifications.
• Proven ability to manage high-value procurement and supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement function and oversee a £25m annual budget.
• Manage a team of two and build strong supplier relationships.
• Balance strategic vision with hands-on leadership.

Skills

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

Cost control

Commercial skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

CIPS Level 4 qualification

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering and manufacturing organisation based in Grantham. Following significant investment in their production facilities and infrastructure, the business is now looking to appoint an experienced Purchasing & Procurement Manager to lead their procurement function.

At the forefront of their market, the business is driving innovation with new technology — including a state-of-the-art welding robot going into production next week — making this a fantastic time to join and shape the future of their supply chain.

This is an opportunity for a commercially minded procurement professional with a strong engineering background to step into a high-impact role, managing a large spend and playing a key part in the continued growth of the organisation.

Reporting into the Supply Chain Director, you'll take full responsibility for the purchasing function, leading a team of two and overseeing a £25m annual budget across a supply chain of more than 100 suppliers.

Your expertise in supplier management, contract negotiation, and cost control will be vital in ensuring that materials, components, and services are delivered effectively to meet production demands.

This is a role for someone who thrives on accountability, enjoys building strong supplier relationships, and can balance strategic vision with hands-on leadership.

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years' experience in procurement/purchasing within engineering or manufacturing.
• A solid technical background with the ability to interpret engineering drawings/specifications.
• Proven ability to manage high-value procurement and supplier relationships.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and data reporting.
• Strong commercial, negotiation, and communication skills.
• CIPS Level 4 qualification (essential).

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £50,000
• Company pension scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Early finish on Fridays
• Free on-site parking
• A high-profile role within a business enjoying major investment and growth

Apply Today. If you're an experienced Purchasing & Procurement Manager with the drive and expertise to lead a large-scale procurement operation, we'd love to hear from you