Steel Purchasing Manager: Strategy & Supplier Sourcing

RecruitME; South Kesteven; Sur place; GBP 42 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

RecruitME supplies an established engineering manufacturer with a Purchasing Manager to oversee sourcing of materials, components and services from UK and international suppliers. You will work closely with engineering, production and quality teams to secure the right materials at the right price and time.

This hands-on role requires current steel purchasing experience, knowledge of grades and supply routes, and strong negotiation skills to balance cost control with production deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing or procurement management within engineering or manufacturing.
• Current steel market knowledge, including grades, specifications and supply routes.
• Understanding of how material production affects cost, quality and lead times.
• Strong negotiation and supplier-management capabilities.
• Experience using MRP/stock management systems.
• Ability to balance cost control with quality, availability and deadlines.
• CIPS MCIPS qualification or progress toward it is advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Manage day-to-day purchasing and procurement to maintain a reliable material supply.
• Source steel bar/plate, castings, lamination stacks and related services.
• Negotiate prices, terms and lead times with UK and international suppliers.
• Monitor market pricing, availability and risks; identify alternative sources.
• Deliver cost savings while preserving specifications, quality and performance.
• Use MRP/stock data to plan purchasing and control inventory.
• Resolve supply issues with engineering, production and quality teams.
• Maintain purchasing compliance including customs and ethical sourcing.
• Visit overseas suppliers when required.

Connaissances

Purchasing management

Steel market knowledge

Material cost & lead times

Negotiation & supplier management

Analytical skills

Cost control vs quality

CIPS/MCIPS advtg

Formation

CIPS MCIPS qualification (advantageous)

Outils

MRP systems

Description du poste

RecruitME supplies an established engineering manufacturer with a Purchasing Manager to oversee sourcing of materials, components and services from UK and international suppliers. You will work closely with engineering, production and quality teams to secure the right materials at the right price and time.

This hands-on role requires current steel purchasing experience, knowledge of grades and supply routes, and strong negotiation skills to balance cost control with production deadlines.