Strategic Purchasing Lead | Global Supply & Inventory

Alexander Daniels Finance Recruitment; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

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 purchasing operations, supplier management, and inventory control across UK and international supply chains.

Lead the Purchasing Department, optimise spend, negotiate with suppliers, collaborate with finance and operations, and implement procurement processes that support project deadlines and business objectives.

Qualifications

• Significant experience within Procurement, Purchasing, or Supply Chain Management.
• Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Experience working within an engineering, manufacturing, construction, infrastructure, energy, or project-based environment.
• Knowledge of inventory management and stock control processes.
• Experience managing procurement budgets and expenditure.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience using ERP or procurement systems alongside strong Excel skills.
• CIPS qualification or equivalent procurement accreditation.
• Experience of international sourcing, shipping, and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Purchasing Department, ensuring effective processes, controls, and commercial decision-making.
• Oversee procurement activities across the business, sourcing goods and services from UK and international suppliers.
• Drive supplier performance through relationship management, negotiation, and ongoing evaluation.
• Manage supplier onboarding, compliance documentation, KPI monitoring, and performance reviews.
• Resolve supplier issues and disputes in a professional and commercially focused manner.
• Ensure procurement policies and procedures are maintained and adhered to across the organisation.
• Work closely with operational teams to develop stock management and inventory control systems.
• Monitor project-related purchasing activity, ensuring spend is controlled and aligned with requirements.
• Provide procurement reports to support month-end and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with Finance to ensure efficient PO, invoice, and payment processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement efficiencies, systems, and processes.
• Stay informed on industry developments, market trends, and relevant legislation.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Supplier negotiation

Stakeholder management

Inventory management

Budget management

Excel

ERP systems

Analytical thinking

Communication

International sourcing

Education

CIPS qualification or equivalent procurement accreditation

Tools

ERP software

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 purchasing operations, supplier management, and inventory control across UK and international supply chains.

Lead the Purchasing Department, optimise spend, negotiate with suppliers, collaborate with finance and operations, and implement procurement processes that support project deadlines and business objectives.