Senior Purchasing Manager - Lead Sourcing & Inventory

Alexander Daniels Finance Recruitment; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Alexander Daniels Finance Recruitment is partnering with a well-established engineering and project-based business to recruit an experienced Purchasing Manager. You will own the purchasing operations, supplier management, inventory control, and procurement strategy across UK and international supply chains.

The role leads the purchasing function, builds strong supplier relationships, supports operational teams, and ensures procurement activities are delivered efficiently, cost-effectively, and

Qualifications

• Significant experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Experience in engineering, manufacturing, construction, infrastructure, energy, or project-based environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Purchasing Department and procurement processes.
• Oversee UK and international supplier activity and onboarding.
• Drive supplier performance and negotiate terms to achieve cost savings.
• Collaborate with Finance on purchase orders, invoices, and reporting.
• Develop and maintain stock control and inventory systems.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supplier negotiation

ERP systems

Excel

Inventory management

Education

CIPS qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Alexander Daniels Finance Recruitment is partnering with a well-established engineering and project-based business to recruit an experienced Purchasing Manager. You will own the purchasing operations, supplier management, inventory control, and procurement strategy across UK and international supply chains.

The role leads the purchasing function, builds strong supplier relationships, supports operational teams, and ensures procurement activities are delivered efficiently, cost-effectively, and