Purchasing Manager
Chesterfield
50,000 - 60,000
+ Car allowance + Annual bonus + Private medical + Life Assurance
25 Days holiday + Bank Holidays
The Company :
Our client is a well-established EPC business specialising in the design and manufacturing of equipment used within the aluminium processing industry. They supply both catalogue machines and full turnkey solutions for major international installations, with products widely used across the recycling and manufacturing sectors.
With more than 40 years of history in the UK, a headcount of around 90 staff, and a turnover of over 30 million, the business continues to grow. They are winning projects globally, including across Europe, Canada, and the Middle East, often valued between 8-10 million.
To support this expansion, they are now seeking a detail-driven and commercially minded Purchasing Manager to lead their purchasing and logistics function.
The Role:
This senior role sits within the supply chain team and reports directly to the Group Finance Director. It will take responsibility for managing purchasing and logistics activity across international engineering projects while leading and developing a small team.
The role manages 3 direct reports (Buyer, Spares Coordinator, and Logistics), with potential for future team growth.
Your Responsibilities will include :
* Managing purchasing, spares, and logistics across multiple live projects
* Developing supplier relationships and negotiating favourable commercial terms
* Identifying new suppliers and evaluating their capacity, quality, and pricing
* Raising and managing purchase orders, tracking spend, and ensuring accurate documentation
* Overseeing international freight and logistics, including customs clearance and compliance ( commodity codes, tariffs, and shipping documentation )
* Collaborating with engineering to align purchasing with project specifications and delivery timelines
* Attending internal project meetings to provide updates on supply chain progress and risks
* Supporting finance with cost forecasting, analysis, and budget reviews
* Monitoring market trends to anticipate risks and secure competitive supply
* Coaching and upskilling the purchasing and logistics team to improve performance
Qualifications and Experience :
* Significant experience in procurement or purchasing, with time spent in a leadership role
* Strong background in international supply chains, freight, and purchasing processes
* Understanding of Bills of Materials (BOMs); experience in machining/assembly environments is highly desirable
* Skilled negotiator with proven examples of supplier cost savings or process improvements
* Excellent Excel and general IT skills; ERP/MRP systems experience beneficial (Sage 200 advantageous)
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
The Benefits :
* Salary up to 60,000
* Annual bonus
* Monthly car allowance
* 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
* 4 days office-based, Friday working from home
* 5% pension scheme
* Private medical insurance
* 2x death in service cover
* Opportunities for training and professional development
How to Apply:
If you are an experienced and commercially minded purchasing professional ready to take on a senior role in a growing international engineering business, we'd love to hear from you.
Please send your CV to Matt Taylor at matt.taylor@ata-recruitment.co.uk
or call 0116 218 1644 for mo
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