Purchasing Director
Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire ST5
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Full time Permanent Office based role working Monday to Friday
Commutable from Stafford, Staffordshire, Cannock, Stoke-on-Trent
Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are recruiting for a Purchasing Director for a company based in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. You will be a commercially astute, strategically minded procurement leader — to join the senior leadership team and take ownership of the purchasing operation. This is a rare opportunity to influence company-wide success at a pivotal stage of growth.
The Role
* Reporting directly to the Manufacturing Director, you will:
* Lead and develop a team of six experienced buyers.
* Own the sourcing strategy for steel, components, and subcontract services — primarily UK-based, with some international procurement.
* Ensure quality, cost-efficiency, and continuity of supply across a complex supply chain.
* Drive rebate income, cost savings, and supplier performance improvements.
Key Responsibilities
* Design and implement a procurement strategy focused on cost reduction, value engineering, and supplier optimisation.
* Negotiate long-term supplier agreements, including rebate and incentive-based contracts.
* Monitor market trends (particularly steel) to manage supply risks and maintain competitive advantage.
* Drive KPIs: cost savings, supplier OTIF, lead time reduction, inventory turnover, PO accuracy, rebate income, and compliance.
* Champion ERP and reporting system improvements for enhanced visibility and accuracy.
What We’re Looking For
* Minimum 10 years of procurement experience, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role within manufacturing.
* Proven success sourcing steel and fabrication components.
* Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills, including international supplier management.
* Proficiency in ERP systems (SAGE/Sicon preferred) and procurement analytics.
* A hands-on, performance-driven leader with the ability to influence at all levels.
Ready to Lead the Charge?
If you’re a confident purchasing professional with a passion for building robust, value-focused supply chains, we’d love to hear from you.
f you would like to apply for the role of Purchasing Director then please email your CV to debbie.gough@hawk-3.com or call Deb on 07557803946
Closing date is 12.12.2025 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.
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