Full job descriptionOur client is a growing manufacturing business supplying specialist gasket and flange solutions to customers across the energy sector.
Due to continued expansion, they are seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to build and develop a robust procurement function capable of supporting future business growth.
This is a key requirement of the role: applicants must have previous experience implementing or significantly transforming procurement systems, processes and supplier frameworks. This opportunity is ideally suited to someone who has established purchasing and procurement best practice within a growing SME rather than operated solely within an already mature procurement function.
The Role
Reporting directly to senior management, you will take ownership of procurement activities across the business and play a key role in developing a scalable supply chain strategy.
Key responsibilities include:
*Designing and implementing procurement systems, processes and procedures from the ground up
*Creating supplier approval, evaluation and performance management frameworks
*Developing procurement governance, controls and reporting structures
*Negotiating commercial agreements, pricing and supplier contracts
*Managing supplier price increases and identifying cost reduction opportunities
*Working closely with production, operations and engineering teams to ensure continuity of supply
*Establishing procurement KPIs and performance metrics
*Managing and developing a Purchasing Assistant
*Supporting business growth through strategic supplier relationship management
Essential Experience
*Proven experience establishing, implementing or significantly improving a purchasing or procurement function within a manufacturing, engineering or industrial environment
*Demonstrable track record developing procurement systems, policies and processes from a greenfield or low-maturity position
*Strong experience managing supplier relationships and commercial negotiations
*Ability to challenge costs and deliver measurable value through procurement initiatives
*Previous experience managing or mentoring junior team members
*Strong commercial, analytical and stakeholder management skills
What’s On Offer
*Opportunity to shape and lead the procurement function
*High level of autonomy and influence within the business
*Visible role within a growing and ambitious SME
*Long-term career development opportunities