Job Title: Purchasing Manager

Location: Hoyland, Barnsley

Salary: £67,000

Job Type: Permanent

A rare opportunity to join a global engineering manufacturer in a senior procurement role. As Purchasing Manager, you’ll lead supplier strategy, cost control, and team development across a £10M+ spend portfolio. You’ll oversee global sourcing, supplier performance, contract negotiation, and MRP processes, while supporting growth, quality, and delivery targets across two sites.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a £10M+ supplier spend across critical engineering commodities
Lead negotiation of supplier agreements with focus on quality, delivery, and cost
Develop a global supply base with dual sourcing and contingency planning
Audit and approve suppliers based on financial, technical, and quality criteria
Support supplier selection through tendering, benchmarking, and market analysis
Implement supplier scorecards and lead performance reviews
Drive cost-down initiatives through negotiation and value engineering
Coordinate sourcing and project support for New Product Introductions (NPIs)
Monitor material flow and purchasing parameters through MRP systems
Lead supplier recovery plans and improvement projects
Promote lean and ethical purchasing across the business
Collaborate with engineering and production to align procurement and build plans
Maintain structured communication with group procurement and other sites
Identify and mitigate risks across the supply chain
Develop and embed formal processes and continuous improvement in the team
Support logistics planning and delivery schedule optimisation

Experience & Skills

5+ years in senior procurement or supply chain within manufacturing/engineering
Background in sourcing steel, fabrications, and machined components
Experience managing supplier audits, contracts, and cost-reduction programmes
Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
Strong technical understanding and commercial negotiation skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office and procurement planning tools
Experience in lean environments and single-piece flow desirable

Desirable

CIPS qualified or actively working towards

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service to 30)
5% employer pension contribution
Life insurance cover
Health scheme (dental/optical – family included)
Cycle to work scheme

Apply now to take ownership of a strategic purchasing function in a fast-paced, innovative manufacturing environment

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