Purchasing Manager – Engineering Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Salary: £60,000 – £67,000 + benefits
Sector: Engineering
Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be supporting a highly respected, market-leading engineering business based in Barnsley as they look to appoint an experienced Purchasing Manager.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and driven procurement professional to join a thriving organisation at a key time in its growth journey. The successful candidate will take ownership of the purchasing strategy, supplier relationships, and cost optimisation activities across a diverse range of engineering and industrial materials.
The Role:
As Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for leading all procurement activities across the site, ensuring materials and services are delivered on time, to quality, and within budget. Working closely with engineering, production, and finance teams, you’ll drive strategic sourcing initiatives, continuous improvement, and supplier performance.
Key responsibilities include:
Developing and executing the site purchasing strategy in alignment with business goals
Managing supplier relationships and negotiating contracts to deliver best value
Leading cost reduction and value engineering initiatives
Identifying and implementing supply chain improvements
Monitoring supplier performance and ensuring compliance with quality and delivery standards
Supporting new product introduction projects from a procurement perspective
Managing and mentoring a small procurement team
About You:
We are keen to speak with individuals who can demonstrate:
Proven experience in a Purchasing or Procurement Manager role within an engineering or industrial manufacturing environment
Strong technical understanding of engineered components, materials, and supply chains
Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills
Commercial acumen with the ability to balance cost, quality, and risk
Experience of implementing purchasing systems, processes, and performance metrics
CIPS qualification (desirable but not essential)
What’s on Offer:
Competitive salary up to £67,000
Excellent company benefits
Opportunity to play a key strategic role in a growing engineering business
Collaborative, progressive working environment