Overview
Purchasing Manager – Aerospace / Engineering
Uxbridge, Middlesex.
Are you an experienced Purchasing Manager with a background in aerospace, engineering or manufacturing? This is your chance to take ownership of procurement strategy, lead a skilled team, and make a real impact within a forward-thinking business.
Responsibilities
* Lead and develop a small, experienced purchasing team
* Manage procurement of metals, components and engineered products
* Drive supplier performance – quality, delivery, cost and risk
* Build strong relationships with suppliers (UK travel required)
* Interpret technical drawings/specifications to support sourcing
* Collaborate across Operations, Quality and Planning
* Negotiate contracts, RFQs and terms to secure value and resilience
What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience as a Purchasing Manager / Senior Buyer in aerospace, engineering or manufacturing
* Strong knowledge of metals, engineered components and supply chains
* Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings
* Skilled in vendor management, stakeholder management and strategy
* Excellent leadership and people management skills
* ERP knowledge (SAP )
* Flexible to travel for supplier meetings
What’s On Offer
* Salary £50k – £60k (DOE)
* Hybrid option after 3 months on-site
* Permanent, full-time position
* Career growth in a progressive engineering environment
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