Purchasing Manager

£40-45,000 per annum * Established and well-respected company * Excellent working environment * Extensive training and career development opportunities * Safe and supportive working environment We are seeking a highly experienced, savvy Purchasing Manager to lead our client’s procurement function. As they scale and handle large-quantity orders from major international clients, our client requires a strategic professional who can manage high-value expenditure while maintaining rigorous stock control across a wide and complex product range. The successful candidate will have in-depth knowledge of supply chain management, from sourcing raw materials and electrical components to managing relationships with specialised technical vendors. Role Expectations As a senior member of the operations team, you will be expected to demonstrate a flexible and proactive approach to the company's growth. Your role will evolve as the business expands, requiring expertise in both high-level strategy and hands-on inventory management. The Job * Strategic Procurement: Lead the procurement strategy to support business scaling, ensuring cost-effective purchasing and "spending savvy" decision-making for high-volume orders. * High-Value Expenditure Management: Oversee large-scale purchase orders and financial commitments, ensuring budget alignment and favourable commercial terms with key suppliers. * Inventory & Stock Control: Manage a large range of products and components, ensuring optimal stock levels for live manufacturing orders using the Aligni ERP system. * Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with a diverse range of suppliers, including metal fabricators and technical component providers. * Operational Collaboration: Work closely with the Production Manager and Operations Manager to ensure material availability aligns with manufacturing schedules and project deadlines.Process Optimisation: Continuously improve procurement processes to increase efficiency and support the continued growth of the business. About you * Experience as a purchasing manager ideally within an electrical environment * Strong negotiation skills * Demonstrable success in cost-saving initiatives through strategic procurement. * Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings. * Knowledge of how to generate and manage supply contracts. * Management experience with the ability to lead and support * Proficient in Microsoft office and MRP systems * Deep knowledge of inventory and supply chain management * Ability to work independently For more information, please send your CV, in confidence, to Tracey at The Recruitment Fix