Strategic Purchasing & Procurement Leader

Enmase Group; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Enmase Group in Milton Keynes seeks a Purchasing & Procurement Manager to lead the purchasing function, manage supplier selection and negotiations, and ensure cost-effective procurement aligned with business strategy. The role oversees stock control, policy development, and reporting while developing a small team.

You will collaborate with Finance, Operations, Production and HR to secure materials at the right time and price, driving spend performance and continuous process improvements.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate previous experience in a purchasing or procurement management role.
• Bring strong supplier management and commercial negotiation skills.
• Show a track record of delivering cost savings, budget control and improved spend efficiency.
• Understand supplier selection, contract management and procurement policy development.
• Analyse purchasing data and translate findings into clear actions and recommendations.
• Use Microsoft Office and purchasing or ERP systems confidently.
• Manage and develop team members through clear objectives, coaching and constructive feedback.
• Communicate confidently and influence colleagues, suppliers and senior stakeholders.
• Apply strong commercial awareness, attention to detail and sound judgement.
• Solve problems decisively and work independently with a high level of ownership.
• Hold a CIPS qualification or an equivalent recognised procurement credential.
• Bring experience within manufacturing, production or another stock-led environment as an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead all purchasing operations to secure goods and services cost-effectively and on time.
• Create, implement and maintain procurement policies and procedures aligned with business strategy.
• Develop purchasing plans and sourcing strategies that achieve the best balance of price, quality and continuity of supply.
• Select, assess and negotiate with suppliers within agreed authority levels.
• Manage supplier contracts and recommend major agreements to senior leadership for approval.
• Monitor market conditions and currency movements and advise the business on risks and opportunities.
• Identify supply chain risks and put practical mitigation plans in place.
• Control stock levels against agreed parameters and customer stock-holding agreements.
• Prevent excessive, insufficient and ageing stock through accurate planning and cross-departmental communication.
• Analyse purchasing data and report on spend, savings, budget performance and supplier performance.
• Introduce process improvements that strengthen control, visibility and efficiency across the procurement function.
• Work with Finance to support prompt supplier payments in line with agreed service levels.
• Build strong working relationships with Finance, Operations, Production and HR.
• Ensure supplier quality issues and product defects are reported promptly and followed through to resolution.
• Manage, coach and develop the Purchasing Administrator and maintain clear team objectives.

Skills

Purchasing management experience

Supplier management

Commercial negotiation skills

Cost savings delivery

Budget control

Procurement policy development

Data analysis and actionable insights

Microsoft Office proficiency

ERP/purchasing systems proficiency

Team leadership and coaching

Stakeholder influencing skills

Commercial awareness and judgement

Education

CIPS qualification or equivalent credential

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Enmase Group in Milton Keynes seeks a Purchasing & Procurement Manager to lead the purchasing function, manage supplier selection and negotiations, and ensure cost-effective procurement aligned with business strategy. The role oversees stock control, policy development, and reporting while developing a small team.

You will collaborate with Finance, Operations, Production and HR to secure materials at the right time and price, driving spend performance and continuous process improvements.