Purchasing Manager | Manchester | Up to £72,000
Situation
A global leader in the rail industry responsible for servicing and maintaining trains, are looking for a driven and adaptable Purchasing Manager to manage their procurement team. As the business is going through a significant phase of growth and transformation, this role will be pivotal in reshaping the Supply Chain function and delivering a robust procurement strategy.
The Purchasing Manager will play a key role in aligning procurement activities with global standards - driving cost optimisation, mitigating risks, improving operational efficiency, and supply chain sustainability. You will do this by:
Leading and supporting Category Managers in establishing supplier performance frameworks, including Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs)
Overseeing/supporting tendering processes for major overhaul projects, with a focus on compliance, cost-effectiveness, and supplier capabilities
Driving cross-functional alignment to ensure procurement supports wider business objectives.
Creating and executing category strategies and cost-reduction initiatives across both direct and indirect spend areas
Leveraging KPIs to monitor procurement effectiveness and implement improvements through actionable insights
Opportunity
Make a tangible impact within a global rail business amid a transformative growth phase, recently doubling in size
Strong potential for internal progression and professional development
Access to industry-relevant training and learning programmes
Join at a critical time in the team restructure, where contributions are highly visible and valued
Salary
Up to £72,000 + wider benefits
Working Arrangements
Hybrid working style tailored to individual preferences
Main offices located in Stockport and Manchester
Candidate Essentials
Proven experience in a senior procurement role, ideally in the rail, engineering, or manufacturing sectors.(Essential)
Experience in people management(Essential)
Strategic procurement experience at senior management level with demonstrated success in contract negotiation and supplier management(Essential)
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills(Essential)
Relevant procurement qualifications (Desirable)
How the apply for the Purchasing Manager role
If you are interested in the Purchasing Manager role, then please apply via this job board. For more information, please get in touch with the Consultant listed on this page.
Likely Job Titles: Procurement Manager, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Category Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Purchasing Director, Commodity Manager, Procurement Specialist, Senior Buyer, Materials Manager, Vendor Relations Manager, Contract Manager, Head of Procurement, Procurement Operations Manager, Global Sourcing Manager, chief Procurement Officer (CPO)
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