Purchasing Manager
Posted on Jun 18, 2026 by CV-Library
Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£55k - £55k Annual
Full-Time
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/(phone number removed)
To apply for the Purchasing Manager job, please send your CV to Joe Parker at Euro Projects Recruitment Ltd
* 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/(phone number removed)
To apply for the Purchasing Manager job, please send your CV to Joe Parker at Euro Projects Recruitment Ltd
Reference: 225266985
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Purchasing Manager
Posted on Jun 18, 2026 by CV-Library
Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£55k - £55k Annual
Full-Time
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/(phone number removed)
To apply for the Purchasing Manager job, please send your CV to Joe Parker at Euro Projects Recruitment Ltd
* 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/(phone number removed)
To apply for the Purchasing Manager job, please send your CV to Joe Parker at Euro Projects Recruitment Ltd
Reference: 225266985
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