Strategic Purchasing Manager Location: Hailsham, East Sussex Job Type: Permanent Start Date: Immediate Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week Holiday Entitlement: 25 days + Bank Holidays Salary: £45 - £55K + Private Health Insurance Are you an experienced procurement professional with a strong technical background? We are looking for a Strategic Purchasing Manager to take full ownership of procurement activities within a specialist technical manufacturing environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on negotiation, supplier management, and driving value through global sourcing strategies. About the Role As a Strategic Purchasing Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping procurement strategy, ensuring the timely delivery of materials to meet project deadlines while maintaining cost and quality standards. Working closely with engineering teams, you’ll understand critical design and supply chain paths to assess and mitigate risks to project delivery. Your focus will be on achieving best value through supplier performance, long-term relationship management, and effective sourcing strategies. Key Responsibilities * Take ownership of the end-to-end procurement process, including specification, cost analysis, ordering, quality control, and supplier management. * Interpret and understand engineering drawings and technical specifications. * Support re-engineering activities to deliver cost and ...