Strategic Purchasing Lead – Engineering Materials

Ifor Williams Trailers Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday per year

Continuing professional development investment

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Job summary

Ifor Williams Trailers Ltd is seeking a Purchasing Professional to manage procurement in a busy manufacturing environment. This role is essential in sourcing engineering materials and services while ensuring optimal cost and quality.

You'll collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams, negotiate supplier agreements, and manage supplier performance to meet assembly demands. The position offers a permanent contract with a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or engineering purchasing.
• Ability to communicate technical requirements confidently.
• Proven supplier management capability.
• Experience negotiating agreements for business value.

Responsibilities

• Source engineering materials and services competitively.
• Ensure timely delivery to assembly lines.
• Manage supplier agreements for cost and quality.
• Resolve supply issues swiftly and independently.
• Support continuous improvement within purchasing processes.

Skills

Strong Purchasing experience

Supplier management capability

Negotiation skills

Technical communication

Collaborative mindset

Job description

Ifor Williams Trailers Ltd is seeking a Purchasing Professional to manage procurement in a busy manufacturing environment. This role is essential in sourcing engineering materials and services while ensuring optimal cost and quality.

You'll collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams, negotiate supplier agreements, and manage supplier performance to meet assembly demands. The position offers a permanent contract with a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.