Senior Purchasing Manager – Engineering, Hybrid

AVD Appoint Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

AVD Appoint Ltd is seeking a Purchasing Manager for a hybrid role in Cornwall. You will head the purchasing function, manage two buyers, and own sourcing strategies including imports from Europe and the Far East.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, quality control of incoming goods, and the development of purchasing processes within a growing organisation. The position offers a strong career path with UK-wide impact.

Qualifications

• Experience as Purchasing/Procurement/Supply Chain Manager in construction, engineering, or manufacturing.
• Experience with importing and supplier relations.
• Experience leading a small team (e.g., two buyers) and defining purchasing processes.

Responsibilities

• Head up the purchasing department and oversee day-to-day buying activities.
• Manage two buyers and take hands-on responsibility for purchasing within the business.
• Handle imports from Europe and the Far East; visit suppliers as needed.
• Lead quality control on non-conforming products and perform root cause analysis to resolve issues.

Skills

Purchasing management

Importing experience

Supply chain leadership

Job description

AVD Appoint Ltd is seeking a Purchasing Manager for a hybrid role in Cornwall. You will head the purchasing function, manage two buyers, and own sourcing strategies including imports from Europe and the Far East.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, quality control of incoming goods, and the development of purchasing processes within a growing organisation. The position offers a strong career path with UK-wide impact.