Purchasing Manager in Nottingham

Job Description

Purchasing Manager

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(Procurement Manager / Purchasing Manager - Engineering & Manufacturing)

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We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to take ownership of procurement across two engineering and manufacturing sites. This is a high-impact role responsible for moving the business from site-led buying to a centralised, strategic procurement function, driving cost savings, consistency, and commercial improvement across the group.

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You will manage both:

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  High-volume, stock-driven procurement (processing/manufacturing environment)

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  Low-volume, high-spec, project-based purchasing (precision engineering/machining)

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\nKey Responsibilities\n

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  Develop and lead the group procurement strategy across 2 sites

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  Consolidate spend and implement group-wide sourcing strategies

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  Negotiate pricing, contracts, and supplier agreements to drive cost savings

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  Manage supplier performance, relationships, and commercial terms

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  Improve stock control, usage forecasting, and inventory optimisation

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  Support project/engineering teams with reactive and technical purchasing

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  Introduce rebate structures and long-term supply agreements

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  Support commercial teams with cost data and bid input

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  Improve procurement processes, systems, and reporting across the group

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\nWhat We're Looking For\n

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  Proven procurement experience within engineering, manufacturing, or industrial environments

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  Strong background in multi-site purchasing or group-level procurement

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  Experience with raw materials, metals, or engineered components

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  Track record of delivering measurable cost savings and margin improvement

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  Strong negotiation and supplier management skills

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  Comfortable operating both strategically and hands-on

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  Strong commercial awareness and data-driven decision making

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\nDesirable\n

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  CIPS qualification (or working towards MCIPS)

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  Experience with ERP/MRP systems and procurement analytics

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  Exposure to both high-volume and project-based manufacturing environments

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• Lean / Continuous Improvement / Six Sigma exposure (Bonus but not essential)

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\nWhy Apply?\n

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  Senior role with real commercial influence

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  Opportunity to shape and modernise procurement across a group

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  Exposure to both volume manufacturing and precision engineering

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  Long-term opportunity within a stable, growing business

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\nAdditional Information\n

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• Monday - Friday

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• £35k-£45k DOE

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• Nottinghamshire

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• Full time / Permanent Position

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• Immediate Start Avaliable

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INDAS

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