​Purchasing Manager

• Opportunity for a proven Purchasing Manager or Procurement Manager to join a highly profitable, growing engineering manufacturer with excellent tenure amongst the team. 

• Salary guide c£55,000 + wider bens. 

• Knowledge and experience of working within the engineering sector is required for this position.

We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead procurement activities within a bespoke, project-based manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for sourcing materials, fabricated components, specialist services, and long lead-time items to support the successful delivery of custom-engineered modules. You will also manage a small team of two Purchasing Assistants and oversee day-to-day purchasing operations.

The Purchasing Manager's Key Responsibilities

• Lead purchasing activities for bespoke manufacturing projects.

• Source and negotiate with suppliers of steel, aluminium, fabricated and machined components, consumables, and specialist subcontract services.

• Manage supplier relationships, contracts, pricing, delivery schedules, and purchasing risk.

• Ensure critical materials are procured and delivered in line with project timelines.

• Work closely with engineering, production, and project teams on BOMs, specifications, and design changes.

• Support tendering and cost-estimating activities through supplier engagement and pricing analysis.

• Manage and develop a team of two Purchasing Assistants.

• Monitor supplier performance and resolve quality, delivery, and specification issues.

• Maintain purchasing records, authorise invoices, support stock reporting, and assist with audits.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, ISO standards, and relevant UK regulations.

The Purchasing Manager would suit:

• Proven purchasing experience within metal manufacturing, fabrication, engineering, or heavy industry.

• Strong knowledge of metal grades, specifications, certification requirements, and supply chains.

• Experience negotiating supplier contracts and managing material price fluctuations.

• Excellent commercial, analytical, and negotiation skills.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities.

• Previous team leadership experience.

• Sage 200 experience desirable but this can be taught.

• CIPS qualification (or working towards) preferred.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to play a key role in complex, high-value engineering projects.

• Leadership responsibility within a growing manufacturing business with a fantastic company culture (this is reflected within the length of tenure throughout the team).

• Collaborative working environment with engineering and project teams.

Reference: PR/006622

To apply for the Purchasing Manager job, please send your CV to Joe Parker at Euro Projects Recruitment Ltd.