Purchasing Manager
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- England,East Midlands,Lincolnshire
- Full Time, Permanent
- £55,000 - £60,000 per annum
Job Description:
Full job descriptionSenior Purchasing Manager
Location: Lincoln
Salary: £55,000 to £60,000 per annum
The opportunity
Elevation Recruitment Group is working with a well-established manufacturing business in Lincoln to appoint a Senior Purchasing Manager. This is a key leadership role with ownership of the company’s purchasing strategy, supplier base and spend. You will lead a team of four and have real influence on cost, quality and continuity of supply.
Key responsibilities
*Lead, develop and motivate a team of four buyers and purchasing staff, setting clear objectives and managing performance
*Develop and deliver a purchasing strategy that supports production demand, cost targets and business growth
*Manage supplier relationships and negotiate pricing, terms and long-term agreements to secure savings and favourable commercial outcomes
*Oversee supplier performance, setting KPIs and addressing delivery, quality or cost issues
*Work closely with Production, Planning, Engineering and Finance to ensure materials are available when needed
*Manage purchasing budgets and spend, reporting on savings, cost reduction and risk
*Identify and mitigate supply chain risk, including dual-sourcing and contingency planning
*Drive continuous improvement in purchasing processes, systems and data accuracy
*Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and quality standards
About you
*Proven experience in a senior purchasing, procurement or buying role within a manufacturing environment
*Previous experience managing and developing a team
*Strong commercial and negotiation skills, with a track record of delivering measurable savings
*Good understanding of MRP/ERP systems and working with production and planning teams
*Analytical and numerate, comfortable using data to inform decisions
*Confident communicator able to influence at all levels, from suppliers to senior management
*CIPS qualification is desirable but not essential
What’s on offer
*Salary of £55,000 to £60,000 per annum
*A senior, visible role with genuine autonomy and scope to shape the function
*Stable, established manufacturing employer
*Excellent benefits package
Location: Lincoln
Salary: £55,000 to £60,000 per annum
The opportunity
Elevation Recruitment Group is working with a well-established manufacturing business in Lincoln to appoint a Senior Purchasing Manager. This is a key leadership role with ownership of the company’s purchasing strategy, supplier base and spend. You will lead a team of four and have real influence on cost, quality and continuity of supply.
Key responsibilities
*Lead, develop and motivate a team of four buyers and purchasing staff, setting clear objectives and managing performance
*Develop and deliver a purchasing strategy that supports production demand, cost targets and business growth
*Manage supplier relationships and negotiate pricing, terms and long-term agreements to secure savings and favourable commercial outcomes
*Oversee supplier performance, setting KPIs and addressing delivery, quality or cost issues
*Work closely with Production, Planning, Engineering and Finance to ensure materials are available when needed
*Manage purchasing budgets and spend, reporting on savings, cost reduction and risk
*Identify and mitigate supply chain risk, including dual-sourcing and contingency planning
*Drive continuous improvement in purchasing processes, systems and data accuracy
*Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and quality standards
About you
*Proven experience in a senior purchasing, procurement or buying role within a manufacturing environment
*Previous experience managing and developing a team
*Strong commercial and negotiation skills, with a track record of delivering measurable savings
*Good understanding of MRP/ERP systems and working with production and planning teams
*Analytical and numerate, comfortable using data to inform decisions
*Confident communicator able to influence at all levels, from suppliers to senior management
*CIPS qualification is desirable but not essential
What’s on offer
*Salary of £55,000 to £60,000 per annum
*A senior, visible role with genuine autonomy and scope to shape the function
*Stable, established manufacturing employer
*Excellent benefits package
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