Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager

Location: Coventry
Salary: 65,000+ Benefits

We are looking for an experienced Purchasing Manager to join a growing specialist engineering and manufacturing business based in Coventry.

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of the purchasing function, developing supplier relationships, driving cost efficiencies and ensuring the reliable supply of materials, components and services across the business.

The Role

• Develop and implement the purchasing strategy across direct and indirect procurement.

• Source, negotiate and manage supplier relationships, ensuring competitive pricing, quality and delivery.

• Lead commercial negotiations and secure favourable supplier agreements.

• Support new product introductions and ongoing manufacturing requirements.

• Work closely with engineering, production, quality and finance teams.

• Identify supply chain risks and develop effective contingency plans.

• Drive cost savings, supplier performance and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Lead and develop the purchasing team.

About You

• Proven purchasing or supply chain management experience within automotive, aerospace or precision engineering.

• Experience managing technical suppliers within a manufacturing environment.

• Strong commercial and negotiation skills, with a track record of delivering cost savings.

• Good understanding of supplier quality requirements and approval processes.

• Previous experience managing or developing a team.

• Confident using ERP/MRP systems.

• Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Degree in a relevant discipline desirable, with MCIPS or equivalent an advantage.

The Opportunity

A fantastic opportunity for a commercially driven Purchasing Manager to take ownership of a key business function, influence strategy and make a real impact on business performance.

Interested? Apply today to find out more!